Saturday 01/November/2025 – 12:36 PM
Khalaf El-Zanati, head of the Egyptian Teachers Syndicate, confirmed that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum today represents a defining moment in the country’s cultural and civilizational journey, and reflects Egypt’s historical leadership throughout the ages. He pointed out that this new global edifice is not just a museum for displaying antiquities, but rather an integrated platform for embodying the identity of the Egyptian nation and reviving the spirit of belonging and pride for current and future generations.
The captain said that the Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest and most important cultural projects in the world, as it combines the greatness of the past with the splendor of the present, and displays more than 100,000 artifacts representing the various eras of ancient Egyptian civilization, in a unique architectural design befitting Egypt’s status as the cradle of civilizations.
He pointed out that teachers at all educational levels have an important national role in investing in this great event to educate students about the glorious history of their country, and to deepen their understanding of the roots of Egyptian civilization, which dazzled the world with its achievements in science, arts, engineering, and human thought. He called on every male and female teacher in Egypt’s schools to make the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum an educational and national occasion to talk with their students about the greatness of their ancestors and the creativity of the ancient Egyptians, as instilling pride in national identity begins in the classroom. Academic.
Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum
The head of the Teachers Syndicate stressed that the role of the teacher at this stage is extremely important, and that he is the first role model from whom the student learns the meaning of patriotism, belonging, and pride in the Egyptian identity. He stressed that the museum does not only represent a symbol of the past, but rather a bridge to the future, as it will contribute to revitalizing cultural tourism, and provides a unique educational environment through which students can learn about the history of their country in a modern way that combines science, technology, and art.
He explained that the Grand Egyptian Museum will become a center for learning and creativity, with its interactive exhibition halls, specialized research centers, and educational areas equipped to provide educational and training programs for students and teachers alike, pointing out that Egypt was and remains a beacon of human civilization, and that the opening of this global museum sends a strong message to the whole world that Egypt preserves its heritage and builds its future with confidence and stability.
The head of the Teachers Syndicate saluted the political leadership and everyone who participated in implementing this giant project, stressing that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum is not only an architectural or archaeological achievement, but rather a message from Egypt to the world that it is capable of combining the authenticity of history with the spirit of the times. He explained that raising young people to love the homeland begins with knowing it, and that the Grand Egyptian Museum will be a new gateway to consolidating this knowledge in the conscience of all Egyptians.
