Egyptian General Authority for Cultural Palaces (GACP) will hold the first Olive Tourist Festival, which aims to change societal behavior positively and merge many cultures. The head of the authority's central administration for technical affairs and the festival organizer, Mahmoud Refaat, said this festival would be held in cooperation with South Sinai governorate and GACP to activate tourism. “The festival is called Olive Festival because it coincides with olive season in Arish,” said Refaat. The authority will participate in the festival by presenting artificial shows for folk bands and scientific seminars. The festival will last for three days, from Oct. 21-23.