Palestinian Poet Hanan Awwad Named Silk Road Literature Personality of the Year 2026
Cairo – Darna Museum The Silk Road Literature series, founded in 2016 by Egyptian poet, novelist, and journalist Dr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, celebrated the tenth anniversary of its launch as a cross-cultural literary project dedicated to building bridges among world cultures and literatures through translation, publishing, and creative dialogue. Hosted by Darna Museum on the evening of June 18, the celebration featured a poetry gathering and artistic performances, during which Palestinian writer Dr. Hanan Awwad was honored with the 2026 Cultural Personality of the Year Award, continuing the annual tradition of recognizing figures who have contributed significantly to strengthening cultural dialogue among peoples. The event reaffirmed Darna Museum’s role as a vibrant artistic and cultural beacon. Founded by internationally acclaimed artist Abdel Razek Okasha, the museum houses one of the most remarkable private collections of international art on the banks of the Nile. Unabl...
