Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
CAIRO, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Within the Saladin Citadel, the iconic historic castle overlooking Egypt's capital, the 9th edition of the International Festival for Drums kicked off with a dynamic opening ceremony on Saturday night.
Hundreds of drums from more than 40 countries are expected to participate in various musical events featuring drums across Cairo, to celebrate the week-long carnival for drummers and music lovers in the city.
The festival, under the slogan of "Drums Dialogue for Peace," calls upon the musicians, performers, and artists to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness across the world.
Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Photo shows the scene of the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)■
