17/02/2022
the date 22/02/2022 seems exceptional, which will hardly be repeated, so a fascinating celebration at Abu-Simbel Temple in Aswan will celebrate the sun alignment.
The year 2022 will be full of surprises that will dazzle the world, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Anany told Daily News Egypt in an interview. The interview touched on the Tourism Ministry’s plans and prospects for 2022, revealing the events that Egypt will dazzle the world with this year.
Why do you consider 2022 to be a special year?
The year 2022 is a very distinguished period, as it will mark the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, the 200th anniversary of deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and the inception of Egyptology as a field of academia.
The year will also witness the inauguration of many major archaeological projects.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival
Abu Simbel Sun Festival (21 February & 21 October)
Twice a year, we gather celebrate the ancient Egyptians and all that they accomplished. The aptly named Sun Festival happens every February 22nd and October 22nd when the sun reaches the innermost temple room. Thousands of people father to celebrate this perfect joining of human intelligence and natural phenomena.
They must have been effective in this capacity because the great statues of Ramesses and his wife Nefertari that adorn their facades are still awe inspiring today. The four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the pharaonic era
The Sun Festival
During the Sun Festival a large crowd gathers around the temple to witness the sunrise and to meditate. After seeing the spectacular solar phenomenon and having a good look at the statutes, tourists can then participate in the dancing and singing shows. The festival is a fun-filled one for any person to enjoy music, dance, food, drinking, shopping the market and much more. When here, it’s always advised to eat the local cuisine as well to enjoy the full experience.
On the two days of the year of the Sun Festival, that is 22nd February and exactly 8 months later, 22nd October, the Tourism sector in Egypt sees the coming of many visitors, flocking from all across the globe. Witnessing this phenomenon is a feast for all the senses, considering the knowledge of astronomy and technology that ancient Egyptians used for making such a construction and event possible. During the festival the Ministry of Tourism teams up with the people of Aswan to make arrangements and ensure everything goes smoothly as tourists enjoy this incredible solar and cultural experience.
مرتين في السنة ، نجتمع للاحتفال قدماء المصريين وكل ما أنجزوه. يحدث مهرجان الشمس الذي يحمل اسمًا مناسبًا كل 22 فبراير و 22 أكتوبر عندما تصل الشمس إلى غرفة المعبد الأعمق ، ويحتفل الآلاف من الناس للاحتفال بهذا الانضمام المثالي للذكاء البشري والظواهر الطبيعية..