Last Tuesday marked the opening of an exhibition of cartoon drawings by renowned caricature artist and pillar of vernacular poetry Salah Jaheen (1930-1986).
In the heart of Islamic Cairo, I finally reach my destination. There is no sign (...)
This morning, the whole village of Tunis – located in the Fayoum governorate – attended the funeral of Evelyne Porret, who was known as "the lady of Tunis village."
The Swiss artist, who lived in Tunis since the mid-1980s, was a key mentor of (...)
Fayoum Tourism Authority announced on Tuesday the death of Evelyne Porret, known as 'The lady of Tunis Village.'
The Swiss artist that lived in Tunis Village in Fayoum since the mid eighties was a key mentor of pottery and the founder of Fayoum (...)
This week, the archbishopric of Thebes signed a collaboration protocol for comprehensive development with Mamdouh El-Sherbiny, executive manager of the Handicraft Chamber of Egypt. The protocol includes handicrafts in Qena, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red (...)
In collaboration with Megawra, Ahram Online launches a series of walks in Historic Cairo to track down the intangible heritage of El-Qahera, the Conqueror, and attempt to safeguard what's left of it.
The first walk started alongside Megawra's (...)
At the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, Israel put up barriers outside Damascus Gate to prevent Palestinians from breaking their fast on the steps where thousands traditionally gather after the sunset prayer. However, it later (...)
Ahead of her singing the night away in Egypt this week, Ahram Online talked to Ghalia Benali about her tribute to Umm Kalthoum, her joint album 'in the footsteps of Rumi' and her latest 'Film of My Egypt'.
Born in Belgium, raised in Tunisia and (...)
Monday night marked the inauguration of the photo exhibition titled 'The Italian Architects' Creations in Egypt', which is running from 26 to 28 April 202 at Al-Hanager Art Centre on the Cairo Opera grounds.
The walls at the premises of Al-Hanager (...)
The sad news of the closure of the pottery factory of Garagous, in Qous village, Qena governorate, stirred a lot of pain and raised many questions.
The factory that was established in 1966 by the Jesuit and Brothers in Qous serves as one of Egypt's (...)
In celebration of the many achievements of Egyptian and Arab women over the years, Ahram Online republishes this article as part of a nine-day special series of gratitude and pride for women's achievements — from 8 March, which is International (...)
"The costumes of Egypt could be the key link in the chain that ties us to the ancient Egyptian intangible heritage," said Shahira Mehrez, a researcher renowned for her pioneering efforts to preserve Egypt's heritage.
Mehrez's statement came during (...)
"It's the most playful ground I've ever trodden." She laughs, explaining how her latest novel Misk al-Tal (Musk of the Hill) was extremely hard yet quite revealing to write. "I started with fictional characters but didn't have a plot, and each (...)
An old calculator the size of a typewriter greets you from the late 19th century desk and invites you to step back in admiration.
The exhibition hall in Al-Ahram's new building captures the essence of the newspaper through an elegant display of the (...)
Playing on the wording of the famous Egyptian proverb “convivial times are priceless” Hassan El-Geretly, prominent director of El-Warsha theatre troupe, surprises his audience with a new performance that plays on a timeless enchanting element: (...)
All Sufi celebrations for the middle of Shabaan Islamic month have been cancelled in Egypt due to the coronavirus.
“Before lockdown regulations, we use to gather either at the mosque or at Al-Saha Al-Rodwania [the Radwani courtyard in Luxor], pray (...)
Recent months have seen many initiatives by young Egyptian women concerned about the future of books and stories in the lives of their children. A move against only digital materials and to emphasise the importance of nourishing the imagination (...)
At the premises of the Tahrir Cultural Centre, as part of the Hakawy Festival, Ewart Hall was packed with eager young faces who flocked to listen to artist Samia Jaheen as she shared her folk story gems with the audience once again.
A truly talented (...)
How to greet your family, when to form orderly lines, and who should be allowed to speak first – small skills such as these that many parents spend hours telling their children, together with their essential rationale, have long been part of (...)
This week saw the wrap up of a British Council-funded project in Cairo that aimed at promoting the creative economy.
The term was coined in 2001 and is defined by the UN as including the creative industries such as advertising, architecture, arts (...)
"This is the summary of my journey: the Aragouz who became a diplomat!" he laughs, explaining how honored he is to re-ify the folk art of puppetry, or aragouz, on an international level. Speaking to Al-Ahram Online is Nabil Baghat professor of (...)
Though she sang the night away at Cairo Opera House on Saturday, renowned Tunisian singer Ghalia Benali's work is not limited to the stage.
In March, Benali released her debut collage-style graphic novel, a montage of classical oriental and modern (...)
Last night at El-Hanager Theatre, the National Organisation for Urban Harmony, which under the umbrella of Egypt's Ministry of Culture, celebrated its third annual photography award titled Turathi (heritage) in collaboration with UNESCO.
photo by (...)
El-Warsha opened its summer season with the eight-night consecutive performance of operetta Qeyama Qayma (Doomsday) this week (3-10 June).
Ahram Online talked to Egyptian director Hassan al-Geretly, whose El-Warsha Theatre Company has brought the (...)
In the first of a series titled Soul Talks, hosted by bestselling author Rasha Zeidan Monday at the Golden Theatre at Dandy Mall, readers gathered to listen to some of the life lessons that inspired her first published book Roh, (Soul, 2016). (...)
Gamalat Shiha, an inspiring, energetic and talented artist, died 3 May. She was 85 years old. In her passing, Egypt lost one of the great pillars of its folk music.
"Meeting her was like meeting the soul of Egypt that one finds in old black and (...)