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Aswan's vibrancy and effervescence is reflected in the various festivals and events
that takes place every year in the city's heart. Festivals in Aswan are not just
a vent leading to fun. If you want to savour the choicest amalgamation of entertainment,
religiosity and intellectualism , then Aswan is your destination to be.
The sulky waves of azure Nile, with series of palm groves on either side, the
merry loving inhabitants and above all the mysticism of the place all has made
Aswan a right place to host several festivals and events.
The two most rocking festivals of the city are the
- The Miracle of the Sun Festival
- International Symposium of Sculpture
The Miracle of Sun Festival is basically a native sacramental event where the
people of city come together and celebrates the existence of King Ramses and
the miracle of sun. Festivities are at its best and this is perhaps the most
popular festival of Aswan.
The festival continues for two nights and people gather around the temple and
plunge in the melodious song and native dances performed outside it. The celebrations
continues till the next morning when the sun rises and flood the statuette of
the sanctuary with its golden beams.
Previously the festival was not much popular but with the days passing by,
Aswan began to evolve as one of the most happening tourist destination of Egypt.
Consequently, the festival attracts thousands of outsiders every year.
The International Symposium of Sculpture is the second most important attracting
thousands of admirers and sculptors across the world. This festival is going
on in Aswan for more than a decade, and the creations which are formed here
are put on a display at the open -air museum of the city.
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