Minnesota Friends of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina held a dinner gathering in honor of Ismail Serageldin. On this occasion, Serageldin gave a presentation on “The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Past, Present and Future”. He recounted the story of the Library of Alexandria, old and new, and spoke of the BA’S worldwide programs. Mohamed Tawfik, Egyptian Ambassador to the United States was special guest at the event.
A TV interview was held with Serageldin prior to the meeting. The main mission of the MN Friends of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is to promote an awareness of the BA as an international center of cultural exchanges and meetings.
