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Event: Sufism and Religious Dialogue
Sufism - the inner, mystical dimension of Islam - under discussion at Cairo University on 26 March
Garagos Handicrafts in town
The Annual exhibition of pottery and tapestry handicrafts of Garagos Artists is back in town
Made in Egypt - real Egypt
From the heart of Upper Egypt, authentic handcrafts are now on exhibition in Cairo
Folk: Hajj paintings in Arabic Edition
A seminar is held to celebrate the book of graffiti prints- an Upper Egyptian phenomenon
Hajj: Keswa
The covering, or keswa, of the Kaaba was traditionally made in Egypt
Hajj: Songs
Ritual songs which used to accompany the sending of the cover of the Kaaba from Egypt to Mecca
Hajj: Ibrahim and Ismail
Upon seeing Hajar, Sarah sank in a sea of bewilderment
Shaabi music in the limelight
El-Geneina Theatre pushes boundaries in their search for underground talents, bringing shaabi (popular) music from the streets and weddings to the stage
The undying legacy of a Sira poet
The words are his, and yet they are older than himself, for the Sira Helaleyaa is an accumulative verbal tradition, adapted by each poet to the imagination and sensibilities of their audience  
  • 5 Days of Sira
    • The Queen of Henna delights Cairo with her Sudanese singing talents
    In the heart of downtown Cairo, Settouna, the Queen of Henna, wooed Cairenes with Sudanese folk songs floating through Makan cultural centre in preparation for her third album
    Nubian culture exhibition brings ancient heritage to life
    Prominent artists from Egypt and Sudan joined forces at the Cairo Opera House in a three-day exhibition celebrating Egypt's cultural heritage

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    Bebasata Keda staged now at El Nahda Association
    'As Simple as That' (Bebesata Keda), tells stories of ten passive and active Egyptians during the 18-day uprising in 2011 that led to the ouster of 30 years of Mubarak rule

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    Egyptian Zar: Supernatural Tunes
    Many shy away from the frenzied movements and hypnotic music of zars – Egypt's exorcism ritual – but a bit of understanding may help revive the fascinating ancient cleansing experience
    Legends of martyrdom
    In the spate of festivities marking the first anniversary of the January 25 Revolution, the martyrs - those who gave their life for freedom - should take pride of place

    Special Files
    Lenhert and Landrock: Loving Egypt through antique photographs
    Postcards of the Past, Loving Egypt is the latest publication of the renowned Lenhert and Landrock, whose photographic gems are still in the lime light to-date

    The people behind the lens: Lehnert and Landrock
    Ahram Online discovers the story of one of Cairo's most historic bookshops, and the renowned photographic collection behind it



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