On Monday 9 March, the 5th edition of the Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children opened with two plays: Tetris from the Netherlands and the Tiger Tale from the UK.

The opening also included the launch of the exhibition that presents the artwork commenting on each of the Charter of Children's Rights to Art and Culture's 18 principles.

Children will be able to explore riches provided by this year's festival until 17 March in Cairo and then on 18 and 19 March in Alexandria.

Read more about the opening night here.

Check the Cairo programme here and read more about this year's Hakawy International Arts Festival for Children here.

Ahram Online is the official media sponsor for the fifth edition of Hakawy International Festival for Children and AFCA's Campaign of Children's Rights to Art and Culture. 

(Photos: Bassam Al Zoghby)