Opening Show
Egyptian Dance & Music
20/11/2025
World Dance Gala
A celebration for culture
23/11/2025
Competition and Performances
20-21/11/2025
Dance Workshops
21-23/11/2025
Egyptian Bazaar
20-23/11/2025
Halawet Raqaena
Egyptian Folklore Dance Show
22/11/2025
Schedule updated 11 Nov 2025
20 NOV – Opening Show
HK International Egyptian Dance 2025
Date: 20/11/2025 (Thursday)
Time: 19:30 – 21:00
Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
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The 8th Hong Kong International Egyptian Dance Festival opens with a grand performance! Come enjoy a spectacular performance by musicians from Egypt, as well as international and local Egyptian dance artists. This cultural feast blends music, dance, and song, leading viewers to the magnificent world of Egyptian culture.
We cordially invite you to witness the beginning of a week of grand artistic exchange that transcends cultures and regions.
For one night only.
Ticket Price: HK$200
Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
來自本土及世界各地的埃及舞蹈匯演
地點：香港西九文化區博物館道 8 號 香港賽馬會演講廳
日期：2025 年 11 月 20 日（星期四）
時間：晚上 7:30 – 9:00
第八屆香港國際埃及舞蹈藝術節將以盛大的開幕演出揭幕！觀眾將欣賞到來自埃及的音樂家、國際及本地的埃及舞蹈藝術家的精彩表演。這是一場融合音樂、舞蹈與歌聲的文化盛宴，帶領觀眾走進埃及藝術的瑰麗世界。
這場開幕演出僅此一晚，誠邀您一同見證這場跨越文化與地域的藝術交流盛會。
更多節目 藝術節期間還將舉行兩晚舞蹈專場演出、國際埃及舞蹈比賽及埃及舞蹈工作坊。門票可於 EventBrite 購買。
22 NOV – Halawet Raqsena
Egyptian Folklore Dance Show
Date: 22/11/2025 (Saturday)
Time: 19:30 – 21:00
Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
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The Dance of Joy (Halawet Raqsena) is a performance at the 8th HK International Egyptian Dance Festival. This year, we are proud to be partnering with the Consul General of Egypt in HK and the performance will take place at the HK Palace Museum.
At the ‘Dance of Joy, Halawet Raqsena Live, 眾樂之舞’ dance gala show, national masters of Egyptian dance and musicians and over 20 performers from around the world lead you on a mesmerizing tour of traditional, authentic Egyptian dance. With performances and music seldom experienced outside of Egypt, be prepared for an unforgettable evening.
Ticket Price: HK$600, 480 & 350
Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
埃及民族舞表演晚會《眾樂之舞》
日期：2025 年 11 月 22 日（星期六）
時間：晚上 7:30 – 9:00
地點：香港故宮文化博物館 香港賽馬會演講廳
票價：HK$600、480、350
活動簡介
第八屆香港國際埃及舞蹈節將於香港故宮文化博物館盛大舉行。今年的埃及民族舞表演晚會《眾樂之舞》（Halawet Raqsena）特別為大家呈獻由 埃及國家級舞蹈大師與樂師 領銜，聯同 香港兩個本地合唱團 及 Dance Nefertiti 舞者，共同帶領觀眾走進一場純正的埃及藝術之旅。
整場演出將全面展現埃及舞蹈與音樂的精髓，帶領觀眾感受這門古老藝術的深厚底蘊。這些表演在埃及以外極為罕見，將為香港觀眾帶來一個難忘的夜晚。
Now on sale!
This year there will be no assigned seats, we will assign you a seat at the door. The best seats will go to those who sign up early!
Students can also purchase a special discounted ticket.
All profits will be donated to Dance for Life.
23 NOV – World Dance Gala – A Celebration of the Maritime Silk Road
世界民俗舞盛會
文化慶典之夜
11月23日
欣賞來自埃及與其他海外舞蹈團體呈現的精彩表演與音樂，與大家一起度過一個難忘的傳統民俗舞蹈之夜。
Date: 23/11/2025 (Sunday)
Time: 7:30-9pm
Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
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Ticket Price: HK$600, 480 & 350
Tickets are available at Eventbrite.
CID Member Presentation and Performance
Date: 20-23/11/2025
Time of Presentation: To be arranged
Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium/ Merit Hall, Hong Kong Palace Museum
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Partipation Fee:
- Solo presentation or performance: USD 100 (HKD 800)
- Group performances: USD 60 (HKD480) per performer
Format:
- Dance research presentation (power point, slide or video; maximum 15 mins)
- Performance (maximum 5 mins for solo, extra 1 min for each group participant)
* CID UNESCO events are for members, all participants will be nominated as CID UNESCO members.
CID USESCO membership details: https://cid-world.org/application/.
22-23 NOV – Master Dance Workshops
Venue: Hong Kong Palace Museum
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Authentic Egyptian dance workshops will be conducted by Osama Emam, Lubna Emam and Sammy Mohamed Ali.
Workshop Passes
22 NOV Day 1
22/11/2025,
10:00am – 12:30pm
Workshop 1
Osama Emam
Muwashah
22/11/2025
1:00pm–4:00pm
Workshop 2
Lubna Emam
Oriental Mejenće
23 NOV - Day 2
23/11/2025
10:00am–11:00am
Workshop 3
Samy Mohamed Ali
Tanoura
23/11/2025
11:30am–2:00pm
Workshop 4
Lubna Emam
Balady with Live band
23/11/2025
2:30pm – 5:00pm
Workshop 5
Osama Emam
Zaar
International
Competition
21 NOV International Competition and Performances
Date: 21/11/2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum
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Dance Nefertiti Egyptian Dance School invites professionals and ardent fans of Egypt’s captivating culture to join them for their International Egyptian Dance Competition. Featuring an esteemed judging team, including renowned international dance masters from Egypt, this competition provides a perfect opportunity for a cross-continental exchange of knowledge and technique within the mesmerizing realm of ancient movement.
All participants will receive:
- Certificate of Participation by Dance Nefertiti
- Egyptian dance jewellery
- 2 free tickets to the Competition day (valued at HK$200 each)
- 20% discount coupon for Costume Bazaar
- 20% discount for regular price Gala Show tickets on 23/11/2025 (limited quota, on a first-come-first-served basis)
- Souvenirs and more.
Categories and fees
Open to all ages and levels
Maximum time per entry: 3.5 minutes
To encourage the spirit of learning, for multiple entries, we offer special package fee for each contestant:
- 2 or more entries: 10% discount*
- For participants who enrol in full pass for workshops: 10% discount (cannot be used with the above offer*)
Folklore
Entries
- Solo with Egyptian live band
- Solo with recorded music
- Group with recorded music
Oriental
(Raks Sharqi)
Entries
- Solo with Egyptian live band
- Solo with recorded music
- Group with recorded music
Egyptian Inspired Styles (Fusion Styles/ World Dance)
Entries
- Solo with recorded music
- Group with recorded music
Awards and Prizes
Gold
Gold Prize winners of Oriental with live music and Folklore Category with recorded music will receive:
A flight to or from Paris – Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific Airlines
Gold, Silver & Bronze
Will receive:
- Trophy
- Certificate of Award
- Gift from Egyptian Dance Costume Designer, Ms. Hanan Mahmoud of Queen Atelier
- Crown and perform at Prize presentation show for Gold Winners
Remarks:
- Deadline for submission of registration with confirmed payment is 31/10/2025 Hong Kong time.
- Please ensure that the entry information is correct.
- The number of entries is limited, on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Contestants who enter the Professional level will not be eligible to enter another level.
- The organisation reserves the right to change the competition date, time, venue and cancel the competition.
- Minimum number of entries in each group is 6, otherwise it will be combined with another group or canceled.
- In the event of cancellation, payment will be fully refunded.
Competitors
Audience Tickets
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21-23 NOV
The HKIEDF Egyptian Bazaar💃🏽!
An exploration of Egyptian crafts.
Free entry for all from 20-23 November (Thu-Sun)
Featuring:
- Egyptian Dance Costume Designs by Hanan
- Fashion from Hong Kong’s own famed designer Lisa Tsang
- Ceramic arts by Umi
- SMCOA’s Discover Egypt
- Metropolitan University and BettyPaige’s Flamenco School
- Plus many more!
Payment Methods
To ensure your reservation is confirmed and your purchase is secured as the event has limited slots, we kindly request that you make your payment to the following account and send your payment proof to Info@dancenefertiti.com
FPS
91375928
Bank Transfer
Bank: HSBC
Account Number: 004-741-101414-001
Account Name: Maxwell International Holdings Limited
PayMe
Maxwell International Holdings Limited
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Enquiry:
Info@dancenefertiti.com
www.DanceNefertiti.com
WhatsApp: 852-91375928
Remarks:
- Organisers reserve the right to modify, change, cancel the programme, schedule and content of the festival without prior notice.
- In case of cancellation, all fees paid will be fully refundable.