The BA Inaugurates “Back to Egypt: A Brazilian Collection of Photographs” Exhibition
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Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and H.E. Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil to Egypt, inaugurated “Back to Egypt: A Brazilian Collection of Photographs” exhibition, which took place in the BACC East Exhibition Hall.
The exhibition includes a collection of photographs from the first Brazilian recorded collection to be included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. The collection was owned by Emperor Dom Pedro II and donated in 1889 to the National Library of Rio de Janeiro. It was called “Dona Thereza Christina Maria Collection”, at the Emperor’s request, who wished to honor his wife.
Dr. Ahmed Zayed expressed his delight at the opening of this major exhibition, which is held in cooperation with the Embassy of Brazil in Egypt, stressing that this valuable collection is a reminder of the importance of history and culture in establishing strong bilateral relations between Egypt and Brazil.
For his part, Ambassador Antonio Patriota said that this exhibition includes a collection of photographs of Emperor Dom Pedro II, who had a historical curiosity and keen interest in Egypt, stating that Egypt has always dazzled Brazil and the whole world.
The exhibition runs until Tuesday, 17 January 2023, daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, except on Fridays.