Cairo, Egypt – World capitals celebrated today, Saturday, with Egyptians the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the opening ceremony was broadcast with the participation of a large number of world capitals.
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The museum’s opening was broadcast live, featuring choral groups from Japan, Brazil, the United States, and France.
During the celebrations, musical groups appeared that harmonized with the main concert in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
The world is celebrating
The world’s leading newspapers and magazines also dedicated special pages and issues to the opening of the museum, describing it as a unique event in the world.
Among them is France 24, which dedicated a special cover to the world’s most prominent global event.
The BBC said that one of the museum’s main attractions is the complete contents of the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun.
Which will be displayed in its entirety for the first time since it was discovered by the British Egyptologist, Howard Carter.
These exhibits include the king’s stunning golden mask, throne, and war chariots.
President Sisi’s speech
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated the celebration of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday evening.
Amidst a large international presence, including 79 official international delegations comprising presidents, kings, and heads of government from various countries around the world.
Sisi said during the opening:
“In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds. Ladies and gentlemen, Your Majesties, Excellencies, Highnesses, and Eminences,
Dear guests of Egypt, the great Egyptian people, peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you.
I begin my speech by welcoming you to the land of Egypt, the oldest country known to history, here where civilization wrote its first letters, and the world witnessed the birth of art, thought, writing and belief.
Cooperation between peoples
Ancient Egypt inspired all the peoples of the earth, and from the banks of
the Nile the lights of wisdom shone forth to illuminate the path of civilization and human progress.
She declared that the monuments of civilization are built in times of peace,
and spread through a spirit of cooperation among peoples.
Today, as we celebrate together the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum,
we are writing a new chapter in the history of the present and the future, in the cause of this ancient nation.
This is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization,
the civilization of Egypt, whose splendor never fades.
This great monument is not just a place to preserve precious artifacts,
but a living testament to the genius of the Egyptian man,
who built the pyramids and inscribed on the walls the story of eternity.
The story of a homeland
A testament that tells future generations the story of a nation whose roots run deep in human history, and whose branches still shade its present, so that its giving in service to humanity may continue. Distinguished guests,
This achievement, which we are all honored to inaugurate today,
is the result of extensive international cooperation with a number of global companies and institutions.
Nor should we forget the great support provided by the friendly nation of Japan for this giant civilizational project.
I also expressed my appreciation for the sincere effort made by our children over the past years.
From officials, engineers, researchers, archaeologists, technicians and workers,
in order to accomplish this great historical task.
The Egyptian people are builders of civilizations.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Grand Egyptian Museum is a three-dimensional representation of
the journey of a people who have inhabited the land of the Nile since the dawn of history.
The Egyptian people were and still are diligent, patient, and generous, builders of civilizations,
makers of glory, proud of their homeland, bearers of the banner of knowledge,
and constant messengers of peace.
Throughout history, Egypt has remained an oasis of stability,
a melting pot of diverse cultures, and a guardian of human heritage.
In closing, I reiterate my welcome to you in your second home, Egypt,
the land of civilization and history, the land of peace and love.
I invite you to enjoy this celebration, and to make this museum a platform for dialogue.
It is a destination for knowledge, a meeting place for humanity,
and a beacon for all who love life and believe in the value of humanity.
