5 Iconic Dances that Capture Egypt’s Passion for Folk
WEBOct 6, 2021 · Here are five dances that reflect the many different shades of Egypt’s culture: 1. ‘Sai’di’ (Upper Egyptian) Egyptian movies based in Upper Egypt (Al-Sai’d) often show two men dancing with sticks at weddings. This dance is referred to as ‘Raqs Assaya’ (stick dancing) or ‘Tahteeb’. The latter refers to the symbolic conflict ...
Jalabiya: Egypt’s Iconic Kaftan - Egyptian Streets
WEBFeb 28, 2022 · By Mona Abdou. A signature blend of cotton, wool, and culture is embodied in the jalabiya —a gown-like kaftan that has been part and parcel of Egyptianism for the better part of several centuries. Wide sleeves, patterned or patternless, pulling at the ankles: the jalabiya is an iconic, if not inseparable vision of farmer tradition and modesty.
An Inside Look Into The Everyday Lives of Egyptians
WEBJul 9, 2014 · Everyday Egypt is an instagram feed and facebook page managed by a group of Egyptian and foreign photographers who want to present a more honest and complex picture of Egypt. All too often, Egypt gets defined by its news headlines, and only images of protests, clashes, conflict and despair get published. This is a …
15 Inspiring Egyptian Community Work Activists and ... - Egyptian …
WEBMar 3, 2020 · Currently, she is a TV anchor for the successful program Hekayat Nehad, which airs on the Al Qahera Wel Nas channel and which focuses on simplifying complicated legal concepts for women and the rest of society in order to raise legal awareness on issues such as female genital mutilation, sexual harassment and rape.In late 2015, she opened the Gender and Legal Expert House, which focuses on ...
Egypt Through Time: Photographs From 1800-2015 - Egyptian …
WEBSep 27, 2013 · Below, is a collection of photographs of Egypt (mainly from Cairo and Alexandria) taken between the 1800s and present day. ‘Old’ Cairo in the 1870s with the Citadel in the background. Near the Pyramids in 1875. Hotel Cecil in Alexandria in 1920. This was a luxury hotel, highly renowned at the time.
Top 15 Inspiring Egyptians of the Decade in Business and ...
WEBMar 21, 2020 · Dame Nemat Shafik. Currently serving as the Director of the London School of Economics and Political science (since 2017), Egypt-born economist Nemat ‘Minouche’ Shafik is a force to be reckoned with. Often hailed as the most powerful woman in London, Minouche was born in the coastal city of Alexandria. She travelled overseas to …
16 Photos Showcasing Egypt’s Diverse Landscapes
WEBNov 11, 2020 · El Wahat. Photo Courtesy of Seif Amro. Ras El Bar. Photo Courtesy of Ahmed Abdeltawab. Bridge over the Nile. Photo Courtesy of Kirolous Hanna. The desert scene is one that Egyptians abroad are often mistaken to permanently live in, whether with a camel-related transportation joke or breaking the myth of owning a personal pyramid.
A Monument Lost to Time: The Pharos of Alexandria
WEBNov 14, 2021 · Losing A Light Larger Than Life. Alas, unlike the Great Pyramid, the Pharos did not stand the test of time. It was brutally damaged in an earthquake in 956 CE, and later in the earthquakes of 1303 CE and 1323 CE. By 1408, the Pharos had crippled and collapsed into the coastline; from its ruins and still-holding foundations, the …
6 Things to Do in Fayoum - Egyptian Streets
WEBFeb 12, 2020 · The village is also a popular bird watching and horseback riding destination. Swimming in Magic Lake. Surrounded by sand dunes, rock formations and the Mudawara Mountain, this natural wonder is one of Fayoum’s most popular lakes. Named Magic Lake because its waters change colors and hues several times a …
Want to Try Your Hand at Hieroglyphs? Google Just Created a …
WEBJul 16, 2020 · The Hieroglyphs translation tool is called Fabricius, and it uses machine learning to translate the ancient language. Published on July 15, 2020, on the anniversary of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, the tool offers multiple features. It offers Learning, an educational process to learn the language, Play, a translation feature for writing ...
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