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The Faculty of Al-Alsun at Ain Shams University, under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of the University, welcomed His Excellency Wilmer Omar Barrientos, Ambassador of Venezuela in Cairo, and the Cultural Attaché, during an official visit from the Embassy of Venezuela to the Faculty.

Prof. Salwa Rashad, Dean of the Faculty, received the diplomatic delegation and welcomed them, emphasizing the leading role the Faculty of Al-Alsun plays as a prestigious academic institution concerned with the study of languages, translation, and diverse cultures. She highlighted the faculty’s significant contributions to graduating generations of highly qualified translators and pointed to the importance of fostering academic and cultural cooperation with the Venezuelan Embassy. Such collaboration opens new horizons for students in fields such as translation, cultural activities, and cross-cultural dialogue with the peoples of Latin America.

For his part, Ambassador Wilmer Omar Barrientos expressed his pleasure at visiting the Faculty of Al-Alsun and conveyed his keen interest in strengthening collaboration with the faculty in areas including student activities, the translation of Venezuelan novels and documentaries, and Arabic language courses for non-native speakers. He noted the growing interest in Venezuela in learning the Arabic language and exploring Arab culture.

Following the meeting, the Venezuelan Cultural Day was launched, organized by the Embassy of Venezuela in cooperation with the Faculty’s Spanish Department. The event featured a cultural seminar and a photo exhibition showcasing the history, richness, lifestyle, and heritage of Indigenous Peoples in Latin America, whose traditions Latin American governments are keen to preserve.

The seminar opened with a welcoming speech delivered by Prof. Rehab Abdelsalam, Head of the Spanish Department, who welcomed the ambassador and members of the embassy. Afterwards, students from the department performed a poetic recital featuring prominent figures from Venezuelan literature.

Additionally, students organized an interactive cultural quiz focused on Venezuelan geography, culture, and history, which was met with enthusiastic participation from the audience.

Later, Ambassador Barrientos gave an informative talk about Venezuela’s strategic geographic location, its natural wealth, and its cultural and ethnic diversity. He also introduced elements of traditional cuisine from Indigenous communities and described lifestyles in the jungles and rural regions. A short documentary film was then screened, showcasing traditional Venezuelan boat-making practices.

The event concluded with a tour of the cultural exhibition, where the ambassador accompanied attendees through displays and artwork depicting the life and traditions of Indigenous Peoples in Latin America. The tour drew great interest and admiration from both students and faculty staff.