# Mansoura International Children's Film Festival concludes > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mansoura-international-childrens-film-festival > Updated: 2026-11-07T14:36:48.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3. The inaugural Mansoura International Children's Film Festival has concluded in the Dakahlia Governorate of Egypt. Held at venues including the Mansoura Culture Palace and the Misr Public Library, the event was organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, the Dakahlia Governorate, and partners such as the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood and the Cinema Syndicate. Throughout the festival, students from various cities and villages across the Dakahlia Governorate participated in film screenings, artistic workshops, and educational activities. Many attendees carried Egyptian flags to promote national identity. The program featured competitions for narrative and documentary films, as well as puppet shows addressing the impact of social media on children. The festival's closing ceremony honored approximately 60 children for their participation in artistic workshops. From a selection of roughly 80 films, nine were announced as winners in the various competitions. Local officials, including Dr. Khaled Qubaisi, festival president Amira Atef, and Dr. Rabab Abdel Moamen, attended the ceremony. Governor Tariq Marzouk, who previously engaged in discussions with students to promote awareness and history, noted that the success of this first edition is a significant step toward restoring Mansoura's historical status as a center for culture and arts in Egypt. He emphasized that investing in children's culture and creative development is an investment in the nation's future. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-07: Mansoura International Children's Film Festival concludes first edition The inaugural Mansoura International Children's Film Festival concluded in Egypt, honoring 60 young talents and awarding nine films from a pool of 80 participants. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mansoura-international-childrens-film-festival-concludes-first-edition ### 2026-11-05: Mansoura hosts first International Children's Cinema Festival The first Mansoura International Children's Cinema Festival has launched in Egypt, featuring film screenings, workshops, and student participation to foster creativity and national identity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mansoura-hosts-first-international-childrens-cinema-festival ### 2026-11-02: Mansoura International Children's Film Festival opens in Egypt The first Mansoura International Children's Film Festival opened in Egypt, featuring artistic performances, discussions on social media's impact on youth, and the launch of the “We Have the Right to Dream” وثيق 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mansoura-international-childrens-film-festival-opens-in-egypt --- Cite as: Mansoura International Children's Film Festival concludes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mansoura-international-childrens-film-festival