Handmade tapestry goes back for centuries, and the methodology of weaving has changed little over the years
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Ahram Online meets the copper-workers who make traditional ornaments by hand
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In one of the narrow streets of Khan El-Khalili, the craft of making the tarboush or fez survives to this day
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How Hamed El-Mousely transformed what is usually viewed as agricultural waste into useful, cheap and sustainable wood is inspirational
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Ahram Online explains the historic background of an ancient pharaonic symbol picked as the logo for a much anticipated conference to attract international investment
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Ahram Online revisits the vernacular poet Beiram Al-Tounsi (1893-1961) on the anniversary of his 122nd birthday
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In Egypt, we keep the faith in ancient houses of God
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With Prophet Muhammed's birthday falling this year on 3 January and Coptic Christmas on 7 January, this year's online greetings pictured the famous moulid doll in the shape of a Christmas tree
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Mostafa Soueif, a world-famous Egyptian psychologist, turned 90 last week
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Ahram Online remembers Fathia Ahmed, music icon of early twentieth century Egypt and Levant, on the 39th anniversary of her death
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Fair Trade Egypt has helped over 2,600 artisans expand their businesses and learn new skills
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As El-Warsha resumed its storytelling performances last week in Cairo, Ahram Online listens to the man behind its work
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As Siwa Oasis celebrates its annual festival, Ahram Online investigates the history behind this ancient celebration
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With cases of child abduction on the rise, how safe are the country’s children?
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In the first installment of its Egyptian Beaches series, Ahram Online reviews the country's most famous seaside spots and all their glorious past
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Ramadan, the month of piety and colourful lanterns, is a time of rich traditions passing back through the ages
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Cairo cafes have always been platform for singers, composers and thinkers, replete with enchanting melodies and age-old tales
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Kenz Al-Settat (Treasure of women), a project documenting folk songs of the Al-Gaafra tribeswomen, celebrates the conclusion of its first phase with documentary film and live performance on 17 May at the Falaki Theatre
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This week sees the International Festival For Drums and Traditional Arts, 19-25 April, stage performances in multiple locations
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Young performers in Teletwar (sidewalk)stitch together a variety of folkloric influences to address sectarianism
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