The 70-year history of the San Francisco photography studio, located in the central Cairo district of Boulaq, contains many interesting pieces of Egyptian history
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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
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In a 5-day workshop, renowned Sira poet Sayyed Al-Dawi and members of the Warsha troupe delved into the heart of the Helalya epic
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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
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Sufism - the inner, mystical dimension of Islam - under discussion at Cairo University on 26 March
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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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'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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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
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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
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In the heart of Islamic Cairo, the House of Arabic Singing stands, dedicated to the revival of classical Arabic and Egyptian music and song
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Legendary poet, playwright, cartoonist remains as popular as ever
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Nagi Shaker, the chief designer for Al-Leila Al-Kebira, Cairo's iconic marionette theatre musical of the 1960s, speaks about his life and work
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Renowned visual artist Helmi El-Touni's latest exhibition depicts Egypt's ongoing transitional phase in vivid folk colours
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The Annual exhibition of pottery and tapestry handicrafts of Garagos Artists is back in town
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From the heart of Upper Egypt, authentic handcrafts are now on exhibition in Cairo
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Last week Egypt lost one of its greatest and inimitable storytellers, Ramadan Khater
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A seminar is held to celebrate the book of graffiti prints- an Upper Egyptian phenomenon
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A new exhibition brings to life the memories of residents of the once famous El-Faggala district of Cairo
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El-Geneina Theatre pushes boundaries in their search for underground talents, bringing shaabi (popular) music from the streets and weddings to the stage
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The Out of the Picture Festival will host "shaabi" (popular) music tomorrow, Thursday, 20 October
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