Baltimore- Luxor Business Seminar: In celebration of 25 years’ friendship, the Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, and the Baltimore-Luxor Sister City Committee will host a dynamic business seminar and networking luncheon. Participants include Luxor Governor Samir Farag, Egyptian Ambassador to the US Nabil Fahmy, Ms. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, Office Director for Egypt and the Levant at US Department of State and business leaders from Egypt and Maryland. This unique seminar will present a comprehensive overview on doing business with Egypt – gateway to Africa and the Middle East; economic development and investment opportunities for both American and Egyptian businesses; and seminars in Information Technology, Construction & Engineering, and Tourism, Medical Services. Program partners include: the Egyptian Embassy, Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development and the World Trade Center Institute.

People-to-People Event: This family-style event provides an opportunity for Baltimoreans and the Luxor delegation to celebrate those experiences over the last twenty-five years that promoted friendship, goodwill and international relations. Program activities include greetings from Baltimore and Luxor, student musical and dance performances, 25 Year Pictorial Remembrance, Memorial for Flight 990 Exchange Students, and an international sing-along followed by a reception.

The event takes place on Friday, November 2, 2007 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Northwood Appold Community Academy, 4417 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21218. The assembly involves parents, students, staff, elected officials, the BLASCC and the Luxor delegation.

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Gala Event: The BLASCC and the Walters Art Museum will co-host a Gala event that will include Egyptian lite-fare reception, folklore music and dancing performed by the well-known group “National Egyptian Folkloric Troupe of Egypt”, and a Bazaar.
The Gala event is scheduled for Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 5:00 pm at the Walters Art Museum. From 5:00–7:00 pm Art Kids Exhibit & Reception in the Walters Cafeteria; there will be also tours in the Egyptian galleries, as well as information kiosks presenting the excavation of John Hopkins University at Karnak (Luxor), and the prototype of the Sister Cities project “Egyptian Corner.” The Egyptian Folkoric dance performance starts at 7:00 pm in the Walters Auditorium.

Ticket price: $25 Adult, $40 for two Adults, $5 for Children and Students 5-18 years old and free for children under 5 years old.
You can purchase tickets through: www.BaltimoreEgypt.org

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Art Competition: Celebrate with us on Saturday, November 3, 2007, as the Governor of Luxor and the Egyptian Ambassador to the United States visit the Walters Art Museum to observe the 25th anniversary of this Sister City collaboration. As part of this special event we will be putting kids’ artwork on display!
To Enter:Make a work of art (2-D only please) about Egypt using any medium. Read about and look at our Egyptian collection in the museum or on our website www.thewalters.org to get ideas! Put your name, age (pre-K-8th grade) and address on the back of your artwork.
DO NOT FOLD!

Mail it to: Family Program, The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Or drop it off at the Family Art Center with Education Staff on Saturdays between 11AM and 3PM. Three winners will be notified. Join us at the museum on November 3 to view your artwork on display!

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Students Lecture Series: Five Egyptian guests provide lectures in five Baltimore schools at elementary, middle and senior high school levels. Students will receive first-hand information and experiences of Egyptian life and culture. In addition, students have the opportunity to ask questions and share their comments. The lectures take place on Monday November 5, 2007 from 9:00-12:00 noon. The five schools are; Dunbar High School, Federal Hill Preparatory, Bentalou Elementary School, Dr. Bernard Harris Elementary School, and Digital Harbor High School.

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