Al Fan Midan (Art is a Square), the art festivities that are held in Egypt’s large squares on the first Saturday of each month, is planning for a variety of performances on 4 June.
In Cairo the event will take place in Abdeen Square, offering multiple stages and performances. Some of the bands of this months’ Al Fan Midan include Maraya (Mirrors), Meshwar (Journey), Gaafra and Salalem (Stairs).
The Egyptian actor, Mahmoud Hemeida, will also be reciting poetry by Fouad Haddad.
Other activities include a mime performance, puppet and storytelling workshops for children, comedy sketches by the Old Cairo troupe as well as screenings of short films.
Saturday, 4 June
Abdeen Square
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