Culture
HaRaKa archives performing arts at the British Council
December 19, 2013
HaRaKa archives performing arts at the British Council
The British Council will host the launch of ARC.HIVE on Thursday evening, an initiative that serves as the first archive…
Antiquities Ministry tries to stop online auction of Egyptian artifacts
December 17, 2013
Antiquities Ministry tries to stop online auction of Egyptian artifacts
The Antiquities Ministry is trying to stop the sale of allegedly smuggled Egyptian artifacts in an online auction. Twenty-three items are…
Sun aligns with Fayoum temple next week
December 15, 2013
Sun aligns with Fayoum temple next week
Director General of Fayoum Antiquities Ahmed Abdel Aal said that Fayoum will witness next Saturday the astronomical phenomenon of the…
Antiquities Ministry investigates secret excavations inside Cheops Pyramid
December 15, 2013
Antiquities Ministry investigates secret excavations inside Cheops Pyramid
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim formed a committee of experts to investigate illegal excavations inside the Great Pyramid, also known as…
Culture minister will attend Youth Salon in Opera House
December 13, 2013
Culture minister will attend Youth Salon in Opera House
Culture Minister Saber Aarb, accompanied by Salah Melegy, head of the Fine Arts Sector at the ministry, plan to attend…
Swiss organization designs mannequins for people with disabilities
December 13, 2013
Swiss organization designs mannequins for people with disabilities
Pro Infirmis, a Swiss organization defending people with disabilities, called designed mannequins for people with disabilities, under the slogan “Because who…
This day in History: women’s rights pioneer Huda Shaarawy died in 1947
December 12, 2013
This day in History: women’s rights pioneer Huda Shaarawy died in 1947
On this day today, 12 November 1947, Huda Shaarawy died. She is considered the pioneer of women's renaissance and social activism in…
15-year anniversary exhibit opens at Townhouse Gallery
December 11, 2013
15-year anniversary exhibit opens at Townhouse Gallery
This month, Townhouse Gallery in Downtown Cairo celebrates its 15-year anniversary with three new exhibits, including pieces from reputable local…
Opera House remembers 39th anniversary of Farid al-Atrash’s death
December 11, 2013
Opera House remembers 39th anniversary of Farid al-Atrash’s death
The Opera House will stage a concert next Thursday in commemoration of the 39th anniversary of artist Farid al-Atrash’s death.…
Egyptian-Russian celebration at the Opera House
December 11, 2013
Egyptian-Russian celebration at the Opera House
The 70-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Russia will be commemorated at the Opera House…