Culture
Un Prophete
December 21, 2009
Un Prophete
Part of the Panorama of the European Film currently held in Cairo, "Un Prophete" is one that's difficult to watch.
Rasheed el-Enany on modern Arabic lit: not quite a Renaissance
December 16, 2009
Rasheed el-Enany on modern Arabic lit: not quite a Renaissance
Rasheed el-Enany is a professor of modern Arabic literature at the UK's prestigious University of Exeter. The author of several…
The Reda Troupe: A dream came true
December 16, 2009
The Reda Troupe: A dream came true
This week, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is celebrating the golden Jubilee of the famous Reda Troupe for folkloric arts. The celebration,…
The unexpected contender
December 15, 2009
The unexpected contender
In a ceremony held at the American University in Cairo's (AUC) Oriental Hall on 11 December the AUC Press awarded…
Egypt: Land of Contrast at Town House gallery
December 15, 2009
Egypt: Land of Contrast at Town House gallery
Town House gallery is currently exhibiting 25 photos based on the theme of contrast within Egyptian life and landscape.
Panorama of European films returns
December 14, 2009
Panorama of European films returns
After four years of absence, the Panorama of European Film is returning to Cairo, showcasing twelve films from six European…
Tao gallery: Handicrafts for interiors with a modern twist
December 13, 2009
Tao gallery: Handicrafts for interiors with a modern twist
Old film posters decorating CD racks, ancient Sufi poetry hanging on walls, and unique Egyptian ornaments with a modern twist…
Khalil Sweileh receives Naguib Mahfouz prize
December 12, 2009
Khalil Sweileh receives Naguib Mahfouz prize
Yesterday, Syrian writer Khalil Sweileh received the 14th Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature for his novel Warraq al-Hubb (The Scribe…
The triumphant return of Epop
December 10, 2009
The triumphant return of Epop
El Masryeen band performed for the second time at Biblotheca Alexandrina on Thursday 10 December, after an almost 20-year absence.…