Egyptians in New York gathered under one roof to celebrate history in the making — the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Hosted by Egypt’s Consulate General and co-sponsored by EgyptAir and the National Bank of Egypt, the event brought together diplomats, UN officials, and the Egyptian-American community for a night of pride, nostalgia, and renewed national identity. From AI-generated pharaoh portraits to heartfelt speeches, the celebration reflected a c