Dr. Mansour Al-Mansi, dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Assiut University, reported the arrival of the delegation of students and faculty members who participated in the First carving Symposium held in Damietta from Nov.18 – Dec.2, 2017. Dr. Mansi added that this is considered the first participation of the Faculty outside the University and despite the recent history of the faculty, their participation won a high claim, admiration, and praise by those who were in charge of the symposium. The carving works submitted in the symposium were all target to developing a number of squares in Ras El-Bar in a way that suits its tourist value. The works included were based on materials such as iron, granite, and stones.