In our world today, people who speak different languages finding it a challenging task to Interact or communicate however through the years , music has evolved to became a key to communication amongst people of different nations .

     It addresses their emotions in riches their feelings enables them as Individuals to express their thoughts and relate to many others around the globe .

     The Children participating in the International Nile Song Festival are significant Example of such existence.

     Intent on completion By presenting their best songs, Children will be communicating with other from varies countries.

     Brought together by a unique kind of creativity which they have known since there earliest years ,All will gain not only through competitiveness ,But also in the capacity to appreciate aesthetic values ,to respond to the refined scent of the lyrics, to enjoy creative and to realize their values

     Year after year, as these children grow, so will their talents, and their creativity will expand enhancing the work with their songs and sweet melodies which extensively contribute to their peoples' cultures. Therefore International Nile Song Festival is one of the essential activities in the field of child care to which Egypt attaches great importance,. songs are a basic component of children's culture; it is not less important than any other, such as children's theater, magazines and books They are factors which influence the information of a child's character, feelings and culture which, in turn, should prepare the young generations fully to face the future.

     I am delighted that this festival's success has grown over the years. It adds a new and innovative dimension to the Egyptian pioneering effort in the area of child care, which is closely linked with the building up of a child's character, and the development of talents and creative activities. It is indeed a model for all the efforts we look forward to make , for achieving our ambitious goal, namely to provide our children with the best chances for excellence.

     It is a goal which has come to constitute general framework for the children's culture strategy in Egypt.

     This festival has come at a time when we most need to come together and share noble values, closely associated with benevolence, friendship and tolerance, opposed to violence, war and terrorism. May children of the world unite in Egypt today and together, through their music and songs send a message full of hope for a peaceful and promising future. A message that adhere to peace and tolerance!

     My best wishes for this festival to prove greatly successful. I hope that all the children participating in this festival will find it an interesting , joyful and memorable experience in our beautiful country ,Egypt ,the land of benevolence, love and peace.