the GEM Opening Celebration
Musical & Performance Extravaganza
The ceremony featured a powerful artistic program led by Maestro Nayer Naguib with a 120-musician orchestra.
There was a performance called “The World Plays One Melody”, symbolizing unity and cultural harmony.
Another piece titled “A Journey of Peace in the Land of Peace” traced Egypt’s architectural history from the Step Pyramid of Djoser to modern times. State Information Service
The celebration included spiritual and religious expressions: a Coptic hymn and Sufi chanting.
Star Power & Iconic Figures
Legendary Egyptian performer Sherihan made a grand comeback, performing in a segment that evoked pharaonic art.
A young performer, Asser Ahmed Hamdi (12 years old), gave a moving performance that symbolized a new generation embracing Egypt’s ancient heritage.
Nubian singer Ahmed Ismail performed in Nubian language, highlighting Egypt’s cultural diversity.
Haneen Al-Shater, singing from a floating stage over the Nile, added a poetic and symbolic dimension.
Actress Sherine Ahmed, known for Broadway roles, also participated with a powerful musical piece.
Visual & Technological Spectacle
A massive laser projection show lit up the museum façade and the Pyramids, creating an immersive visual experience.
A 5,000-drone light show flew over Giza, forming hieroglyphs, Pharaonic figures, and the golden mask of Tutankhamun in the sky.
Fireworks exploded over the museum and plateau, adding drama and grandeur. State Information Service
The drones also spelled out the message: “Civilizations Flourish in Times of Peace.”
Global Participation & Symbolism
More than 79 official delegations attended, including 39 heads of state or royalty.
The event included remote contributions: musical performances were broadcast from Rio de Janeiro, Paris, New York, underlining the global resonance of the ceremony.
The museum’s screen broadcast featured scenes from celebrations in different countries – a symbol of shared cultural heritage.
Symbolic Storytelling
A part of the performance narrated the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, recounting how a young boy discovered the stairway to the tomb, tying the museum’s collection to its mythic past. State Information Service
The show used the Orion Belt alignment theory, linking the design of GEM with the Pyramids and ancient Egyptian cosmology.
The entire event emphasized peace, creativity, and civilization — portraying GEM as a bridge between ancient legacy and a hopeful future.
Social Media & Global Echo
The event went viral: TikTok was a major platform, and GEM’s official account posted videos that racked up millions of views.
According to Egypt’s State Information Service, the opening generated hundreds of millions of views globally.
Media coverage was massive — over 700 stories in more than 200 international outlets.
sources:
State Information Service
Ahram Online
Egypt Independent