Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. The 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts which kicked off here on Saturday will last until May 28, attracting representatives from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. The 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts which kicked off here on Saturday will last until May 28, attracting representatives from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. The 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts which kicked off here on Saturday will last until May 28, attracting representatives from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Artists perform at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts at Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on May 21, 2022. The 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts which kicked off here on Saturday will last until May 28, attracting representatives from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)