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Once upon a time: Storytelling in Egypt

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

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

‘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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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…
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