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Ancient Egyptian civilisation influences artists around world: Art D’Egypte
Art D’Egypte Founder Nadine Abdel Ghaffar has said that Egypt’s rich 7,000-year history, arts, and ancient civilisation have influenced artists around the world for many years.
Cairo Citadel Aqueduct to be one of Egypt’s major tourist attractions by 2021
Tourism Ministry to move out occupants from areas surrounding historical wall
Culture Ministry celebrates Christmas on YouTube
Repertoire of international Christmas songs, ballet shows to be performed
Art D’Égypte organises Pyramids tour for school children to improve cultural awareness
Art D’Égypte , which specialises in organising art and cultural exhibitions, has organised a visit for students at government schools in Egypt to the Giza Pyramids.
Al-Sisi orders development of historic Cairo’s cultural, archaeological sites: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspects development work at Abdeen Courts Complex
Prince Muhammad Ali Palace, Museum of Islamic Art mark 117th anniversary
Egyptians allowed free entry to Prince Muhammad Ali Palace on 24 December, Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo on 28 December
Temple of Isis restoration completed, ready for reopening soon
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has completed the restoration and development of the Isis Temple in Aswan, in preparation for its re-opening soon. Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that the restoration works included restoring floors and columns, cleaning walls, and placing wire windows to prevent the entry of birds, …
Egypt’s Culture Ministry marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration included an artistic exhibition for the children with disabilities and a musical performance
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, British Museum partner to restore ancient mural
Sabah Abdel Razek, Director of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir indicated that the mural dates back 6000 years, and it was transferred from the tomb in 1898
Ramallah Art Fair opens for first time, showcasing 100 artworks
Palestine launched the first edition of Ramallah Art Fair last week, showcasing over 100 artworks by 26 Palestinian artists.
Looking for winter vacation? Dahab’s mesmerising beaches best destination
Dahab is located on the southeast coast of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, approximately an hour drive from Sharm El-Sheikh.
Child Museum prepares telescopes for observing great conjunction between Jupiter, Saturn
On 21 December, Jupiter and Saturn will meet in a great conjunction, the closest they could be seen in the sky together for nearly 800 years.
Cairo Opera commemorates Syrian-Egyptian composer Al-Atrash death anniversary
The National Arab Music Ensemble, led by Maestro Hazem Al-Qasabji, will perform the concert at the Grand Theater.
Gayer-Anderson Museum hosts art exhibition for children
The exhibition aims to help children express their creativity and imagination without any boundaries.
Hanan Motawie: Growing up in artistic family and creating her own legacy in TV show industry
‘I just finished shooting Cairo – Kabul series and it’s a promising experience,’ says actress Hanan Motawie
Egypt’s antiquities officials inspect Saqqara Necropolis, with new discovery expected in 2021
Hawass confirmed that this discovery, which will be announced early next year, will shed light on a mysterious part of the history of Saqqara
13th National Egyptian Theater Festival to kick off on 20 December
The festival announced honoring iconic Actor Mahmoud Yassin who passed away earlier this year.
Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art celebrates 45th anniversary
Celebrating its anniversary, the Museum held a temporary exhibition in coordination with the Egyptian American archaeological mission in El-Assasif Necropolis, located near Luxor. The exhibition will feature a newly discovered pyramidion in El-Assasif Necropolis.
Manasterly Palace hosts concert for Awtar Quartet
The concert’s programme included the performance of a collection of compositions by major Russian musicians.
Screen printing: Profession faces threat of extinction
Ezzat Tantawy is one of few Egyptians who still use silk screening technique
Egypt Prime Minister instructs for Museum of Civilization’s Board formation
The Prime Minister’s decision follows on a law issued this year to do so. The decision includes the formation of the Board of Directors, which will be headed by the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.
IDMC warns persons with disabilities can be most affected in disaster situations
The centre also asserted the need to have more disability-inclusive approaches to internal displacement.
Donytna Association: When fingertips see and create impressive handicrafts
Association helps visually impaired buck social stigmatisation to help them have independent, fully functional lives as good as their sighted counterparts
Egypt to launch caricature expo of Nobel Laureates Naguib Mahfouz, Gabriel Marquez
The exhibition featuring the two writing legends and Nobel Laureates aims to fulfil one of Mahfouz’s wishes to meet with the Colombian writer
Cairo, Alexandria Operas to celebrate Christmas with 3 concerts
Christmas concerts will present most famous songs accompanied by ballet shows
Egypt, South Korea discuss ways to enhance cultural cooperation
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Abdel Dayem praised the strength and durability of relations between Egypt and South Korea.
English dictionaries name ‘Pandemic’ as word of year
Pandemic dates to mid-1600s, used broadly for describing universal disease
People to share their ‘COVID-19 dreams’ at Museum of London
The lives of London’s inhabitants have changed “not just in the day-to-day” because of the pandemic, but also “in relation to how we sleep and dream”, the museum said.
State officials follow up on Museum of Egypt’s Capitals construction progress in NAC
The minister stressed the need to adhere to the schedule set in advance for the completion of work in preparation for the imminent opening of the museum.
Egypt’s Cultural Development Fund honours special needs people with ‘Golden Talents’
Awards were presented to the winners of the solo singing, solo playing, and group singing categories.