culture
‘Balletto di Milano’ to perform ‘Anna Karenina’ over three days at Cairo Opera House
Culture
January 20, 2020
‘Balletto di Milano’ to perform ‘Anna Karenina’ over three days at Cairo Opera House
Prominent Italian Ballet Troupe “Balletto di Milano” is set to stage the Cairo Opera house, performing “Anna Karenina” on January…
The 2010s in entertainment: binge TV, Disney and music moguls
Culture
December 17, 2019
The 2010s in entertainment: binge TV, Disney and music moguls
Every year brings an avalanche of lists about pop culture — best films, best books, best albums. Attempting to define…
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
Middle East
December 17, 2019
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
In a riot of color, acrobatics and drum beats, Morocco’s gnawa artists joyously celebrated the inclusion of their ancient art-form…
Egyptian puppet show al-Leila al-Kebira to perform at Neapolis International Festival
Culture
December 16, 2019
Egyptian puppet show al-Leila al-Kebira to perform at Neapolis International Festival
The Egyptian puppet operetta al-Leila al-Kebira (The Grand Night) is set to perform at the 34th session of the Neapolis…
Port Said announced as Egypt’s capital of culture for 2020
Culture
December 11, 2019
Port Said announced as Egypt’s capital of culture for 2020
Culture Minister Enas Abdel Dayem and Port Said Governor Adel al-Ghadban on Tuesday inaugurated the 34th edition of the Literary…
Riyadh hosts MDL Beast Music Festival on December 19
Culture
December 8, 2019
Riyadh hosts MDL Beast Music Festival on December 19
The Saudi capital Riyadh will inaugurate the MDL Beast Music Festival from December 19 to 21, bringing together music, art…
After 22 years halt, Opera Aida finally returns to Luxor’s Hatshepsut Temple
Culture
October 26, 2019
After 22 years halt, Opera Aida finally returns to Luxor’s Hatshepsut Temple
Luxor witnessed the return of Verdi’s Opera Aida on Saturday after 22 years of absence, an event greatly awaited by…
Bibliotheca Alexandrina launches Abdel Rahman al-Abnudi Prize for 2019
Culture
October 13, 2019
Bibliotheca Alexandrina launches Abdel Rahman al-Abnudi Prize for 2019
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) announced on Sunday that it has launched the Abdel Rahman al-Abnudi Prize for Slang Poetry and…
High-end rebrand makes life sweet for Japan’s ‘ice farmers’
Life & Style
August 18, 2019
High-end rebrand makes life sweet for Japan’s ‘ice farmers’
In a mountainous area north of Tokyo, a priest blows a conch shell as Yuichiro Yamamoto bows and thanks the…
Egypt to establish world’s largest City for Culture and Arts in the New Administrative Capital
Egypt
August 1, 2019
Egypt to establish world’s largest City for Culture and Arts in the New Administrative Capital
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that the next two years will bring strong developments in the cultural and media sectors…