The Pharaohs' Golden Parade: The Beginning Part of the Parade (Singing in Ancient Egyptian)

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This video showcases the opening segment of the Pharaohs' Golden Parade, a grand event held on April 3, 2021, in Cairo, Egypt. The parade was organized to transport 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat. The event aimed to celebrate Egypt's rich heritage and promote tourism
Musical Performance: The beginning of the parade features a captivating musical performance conducted by Maestro Nader Abbassi, with compositions by Egyptian composer Hesham Nazih. The United Philharmonic Orchestra, comprising 120 musicians and 100 singers, delivered a powerful and emotive score.
Ancient Egyptian Singing: A highlight of this segment is the operatic singing in the ancient Egyptian language by soprano Amira Selim. She performs "A Reverence for Isis," a hymn whose lyrics are derived from inscriptions on the walls of the Deir el-Shelwit temple in Luxor. Other songs performed during the parade include texts from the Book of the Dead and the Pyramid Texts.
Visuals and Atmosphere: The video captures the grandeur of the parade's commencement, featuring traditional Egyptian costumes, elaborate lighting, and the ceremonial procession of the mummies in specially designed vehicles resembling ancient funerary boats. The atmosphere is both solemn and celebratory, reflecting the nation's reverence for its ancient rulers.