Culture
Google celebrates Ismail Yassin’s birthday
September 15, 2011
Google celebrates Ismail Yassin’s birthday
Ismail Yassin (1912-1972) remains one of the most phenomenal comedians in the modern history of Egypt. Also remembered as one…
Egypt’s museums: Weaving a nation’s history at the Textile Museum
September 14, 2011
Egypt’s museums: Weaving a nation’s history at the Textile Museum
As part of his 2009 campaign for UNESCO director general, former Culture Minister Farouk Hosni turned Old Cairo’s al-Moez Street…
Traditional meets modern at the V&A Jameel exhibit
September 14, 2011
Traditional meets modern at the V&A Jameel exhibit
LONDON - The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) announced Monday that artist Rachid Koraichi is the 2011 winner of the…
Two Egyptian films garner awards at Rotterdam festival
September 13, 2011
Two Egyptian films garner awards at Rotterdam festival
Two Egyptian films took home awards at the Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with Ahmed Maher’s debut film…
30 films selected for screening at Alexandria film festival
September 13, 2011
30 films selected for screening at Alexandria film festival
Thirty films from Asian, European and Arab countries have been selected for screening at the 27th annual Alexandria International Film…
Cultivation and Control: Prospects for ‘democracy’
September 12, 2011
Cultivation and Control: Prospects for ‘democracy’
In the first part of our series "Cultivation and Control" Al-Masry Al-Youm examines the historical role of the Culture Ministry…
‘Tahrir 2011’ awarded at Venice Film Festival
September 12, 2011
‘Tahrir 2011’ awarded at Venice Film Festival
The jury of the 68th annual Venice Film Festival awarded Egypt’s “Tahrir 2011" - which premiered on Friday as an…
Graffiti fervor reaches its city of origin, Luxor
September 11, 2011
Graffiti fervor reaches its city of origin, Luxor
Traditionally, the Franciscan Nun School in the Upper Egyptian tourist city of Luxor, by definition an apolitical institution, has refused…
Forgotten archaeological gems: The ancient turquoise mines of South Sinai
September 10, 2011
Forgotten archaeological gems: The ancient turquoise mines of South Sinai
"His majesty of this God has sent the God's treasurer, the assistant and leader of the troupe, Her-Wer-Re, to the…
“Tahrir 2011” brings Egypt’s revolt to Venice fest
September 9, 2011
“Tahrir 2011” brings Egypt’s revolt to Venice fest
VENICE, Italy - The 18-day uprising that ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is at the center of "Tahrir 2011," a…