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Latest in Culture
Six sectors likely to change following global health crisis
World has seen vastly different life experiences due to pandemic
‘Confrontation and Roaming’ Theatre’s 2021 plan to be revealed Wednesday
Theatre organised 250 performances in 2019 witnessing over 350,000 viewers
Gezira Art Center to host 2 art exhibitions on 24 February
Exhibitions are set to run until 11 March
Netflix debuts official trailer for Abla Fahita series
First season of Drama Queen series will consist of 6 episodes
Art D’Egypte participates in Intersect21 exhibition for design, photography
Egyptian art platform participates as part of strategy to introduce Egyptian artists abroad
FGM in Egypt: Culture goes through sea change as law revolutionises
Egypt’s girls and women taking firm stand against genital mutilation to change culture
CT scan on Pharaoh Seqenenre-Taa II mummy reveals cause of death
Ancient Egyptian king was killed while fighting invaders, embalmers skilfully concealed head wounds
Talks underway to add Egyptian Civilization Museum to Cairo Pass sites list
Negotiations are underway to add the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to the list of sites that can be visited using the Cairo Pass.
Tourism Ministry participates for first time in Dyarna Exhibition 2021
Ministry is displaying archaeological replicas produced by Kunooz
Al-Ghad Theater presents ‘Paradise Here’ addressing plight of women in society
Theatre is effective in presenting contemporary challenges and their solutions, says Abdel Dayem
India Ambassador in Egypt flags off Indian cyclist on world tour
Cycling tour aims to create awareness on global warming, climate change, and Indian culture
Aswan to hold international concert at Ramses II Temple next Monday
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, no in-person attendance will be allowed in event
Al-Qubba Palace in Cairo to host its first concert to public soon
Palace was one of most important royal palaces during Mohamed Ali Pasha dynasty
New Director appointed to Korean Cultural Center in Egypt
‘We seek to strengthen pace of cultural exchange between South Korea and Egypt,’ says Sung-ho Oh
Ancient Egyptians knew how to party! World’s ‘oldest’ brewery unearthed
A joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission working in the North Abydos area – Sohag now – has uncovered what is believed to be the oldest mass-production brewery in the world. Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that the factory is likely to date to the era of King Narmer, and consists of …
Culture Minister celebrates 100th birth anniversary of prominent writer Tharwat Okasha
Renowned author was one of culture symbols in Egypt, Arab world after 23 July 1952 Revolution, says Minister Abdel Dayem
Egyptian Embassy in Canada celebrates World Radio Day
Celebration aims to shed light on cultural, enlightening role of Egyptian radio over ages
Government works on reviving Historic Cairo by integrating old buildings into surroundings: Madbouly
Urban rehabilitation requires improving built environment, housing, infrastructure, and local services
British Council participates in NileTESOL for 11th year
The British Council has participated in the 25th edition of the NileTESOL conference, the largest English Language Teacher gathering in the region, which occurred last weekend.
Egypt’s ‘Kings of the Sun’ archaeological expo in Prague to continue until 30 June
Exhibition has been in Prague for past six months
Architecture is one of most fulfilling professions combining art and sculpture: Magd Masserra
My architectural style can be summed up by my persistent search for a contemporary Egyptian identity, says leading architect
Egyptian Star Khaled El-Nabawi stars in promotional cultural tourism video
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Anani has met with the internationally-acclaimed Egyptian actor Khaled El-Nabawi during filming for a promotional cultural tourism video. The ministry is shooting a promotional film, starring El-Nabawi, which details the Egyptian civilisation. The production will be filmed at a number of archaeological sites across Egypt, with Saturday’s meeting …
‘Golden Voice’ talent discovery contest winners to perform at Bashtak Palace
Winners also receive scholarships to House of Arab Singing
UNESCO delegation inspects developments at Grand Egyptian Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to one civilisation, it is close to opening its doors with 97% of construction completed
Ancient Egyptian mummy featuring rare painted mud shell layer uncovered
Discovery will expand understanding of how Ancient Egyptians treated their dead: Study author
Google Arts and Culture preserves cultural landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul using technology
Google Arts and Culture announced, on Monday, the launch of the “The arts and soul of Mosul”, in collaboration with AlGhad Radio.
Egyptian band Cairo Steps releases latest original composition on YouTube
Band brings together numerous music genres into one melting pot
Prominent theatre director Fahmy El-Khouly passes away after long illness
One of his remarkable works at National Theatre was ‘Jerusalem Will Not Fall’ in 2002
Egypt announces new archaeological discovery in Alexandria
Rock-cut tombs discovered were popular in Egypt’s Greco-Roman era
Egypt celebrates birth anniversary of renowned theatre actor Naguib El-Rihani
Like Charlie Chaplin, El-Rihani dealt with psychological insight of poorer classes against unjust aristocratic class, criticising aristocracy in sarcastic manner