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Once upon a time: Storytelling in Egypt
July 21, 2010
Once upon a time: Storytelling in Egypt
"And, in return for magical powers, the Sultan's daughter spared the serpent's life," narrated storyteller Dalia el-Gendi, unfolding the story…
The Egyptian deaf and mute dance company: Dancing without borders
July 20, 2010
The Egyptian deaf and mute dance company: Dancing without borders
On a stage awash in dramatic spotlights and equipped with giant, thumping speakers, six barefoot dancers from Ferqet el-Samteen(Silent Troupe)…
‘Ambassador of tambora’ brings Colombian culture to Cairo
July 20, 2010
‘Ambassador of tambora’ brings Colombian culture to Cairo
Cairo's Colombian community gathered last Sunday in the open air theater at Cairo Opera House to celebrate the bicentenary of…
Feminine mystique at the Art Corner Gallery
July 17, 2010
Feminine mystique at the Art Corner Gallery
For July, the phrase "summer breeze" is a grave understatement. And for this collective exhibition currently showing at the Art…
Banana’z towel project hits the beach
July 17, 2010
Banana’z towel project hits the beach
Banana’z is the name behind the funky and stylish towels that have been spotted on the beaches of the North…
Lighting up your home 101
July 11, 2010
Lighting up your home 101
Queue lights. Camera ready? Rolling tape.Though somewhat overlooked, lighting in your home can truly transform the character of each and…
I will stifle it!
July 10, 2010
I will stifle it!
As we, the actors and actresses of the Bussy play were on stage for our curtain call, our director stepped…
In Artellewa, there are no foreigners
July 7, 2010
In Artellewa, there are no foreigners
The crowded and dirty streets of Ard el-Lewa’, the pullulating residential district in northwest Giza, are partially illuminated by the…
Eklego interior design meets Amina K
July 7, 2010
Eklego interior design meets Amina K
Ingredients: Eklego Design plus Amina K. Instructions: Mix the contemporary touch of a Cairo-based interior design firm with a young…
Shadow of shape: Capturing the essence of dance
July 5, 2010
Shadow of shape: Capturing the essence of dance
Through his work in performance art and visual theater, Ahmed el-Sayed Ahmed engages with contemporary dance forms by experimenting with…