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DCAF picks of the week
April 11, 2013
DCAF picks of the week
The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival returns with a month-long program of dance and theater performances, film screenings from across the…
This week in 1958: An advocate of creative theater and free press dies
April 11, 2013
This week in 1958: An advocate of creative theater and free press dies
Fatma al-Youssef, also known as Rose al-Youssef, died on 10 April 1958,* leaving an unmatched legacy: that of a woman…
Syrian rapper DeeKay debuts at D-CAF in support of Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub
April 10, 2013
Syrian rapper DeeKay debuts at D-CAF in support of Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub
UPDATE: Only Syrian artists Sham MCs and Khadafi Dub will perform tonight at Sharazade Night Club as DeeKay was unable…
‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art
April 9, 2013
‘Women on Walls’ campaign empowers women via street art
Amid the bleak backdrop of a revolution-riddled Egypt, a beacon of positivity shone on downtown Cairo Friday during the launch…
D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo
April 8, 2013
D-CAF arts festival brings West African cinema to Cairo
Two decades ago, the Nigerian film industry was non-existent; today, "Nollywood" produces more films a year than its American namesake…
A restored historical neighborhood in Cairo might fall into disarray
April 7, 2013
A restored historical neighborhood in Cairo might fall into disarray
For 12 years, monuments conservator Hayam Ezzat has made her maintenance rounds in January and June, treading through an old…
D-CAF echoes in Dresden: An interactive tele-exhibition promises visitors fun surprises
April 6, 2013
D-CAF echoes in Dresden: An interactive tele-exhibition promises visitors fun surprises
I met the 10 InterLAB/Tele-exhibition collaborators less than 48 hours after they had met each other for the first time…
D-CAF picks of the week
April 4, 2013
D-CAF picks of the week
The Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival returns in its second edition with a month-long program of dance and theater performances, film…
Drums, folkloric art festival at Citadel starting 19 April
April 4, 2013
Drums, folkloric art festival at Citadel starting 19 April
The International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts will start in Cairo on 19 April. The seven-day festival is titled…
This week in 1968: The Virgin Mary revisits Egypt
April 4, 2013
This week in 1968: The Virgin Mary revisits Egypt
On 2 April 1968, tens of thousands of Egyptians, Muslims and Christians alike, congregated to see the Virgin Mary appear…