Exhibitions, workshops and lectures, and meetings between artists and publishers are among the highlights of the event.
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PROGRAMME:
Monday 22 September
4-7pm: The opening ceremony followed by three lectures on the comic scenes in Egypt, Germany and France
7-9pm: Gathering of artists and distributors (prior registration is required)
--- French Institute: 1 Madraset Al-Hoqouq Al-Ferensiya, off of Qasr Al-Eini St., Mounira, Cairo
Tuesday 23 September
7.30-10pm: Three lectures on the comic scenes in Egypt, Germany and France
--- El-Cabina, 11 Saint Saba Street, Alexandria
7pm: Opening of exhibition of the works of Egyptian cartoonists Fawaz and Michel Maalouf. (exhibition runs until 27 September)
--- Hotel Viennoise, 11 Mahmoud Bassiouny Street, Downtown Cairo
Wednesday 24 September
7-9pm: Discussion on translating comics
--- Al-Balad Cultural Center, 31 Mohamed Mahmoud Street, Downtown, Cairo
Thursday 27 September
4-10pm: Book signing and exhibition
--- Hotel Viennoise, 11 Mahmoud Bassiouny Street, Downtown Cairo
7pm: Roundtable discussion with artists from France and Germany
--- Goethe Institute: 5 Al-Bustan Street, Downtown, Cairo
Source: Ahram Online