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DCAF picks of the week

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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