folklore

Egypt’s Min. of Culture presents rich cultural, artistic program during COP27

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 12:10 GMT

The program includes a diverse set of activities.

Video: Coptic Upper Egyptian improvises songs praising Prophet Mohamed using jerrycan, aluminum bowl

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 06:14 GMT

A Christian man from Minya, Upper Egypt, has surfaced on social media for his improvised chants that glorify Islam’s Prophet Mohamed.

National Troupe for Folk Art to perform in Al-Ghoury Creativity Center on March 11

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 - 01:40 GMT

The troupe adopts the idea of preserving the Egyptian identity by presenting folkloric dances that show the Egyptian character in its best form.

Despite unstable weather: Mobile theater convoys resume in various governorates

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 - 03:06 GMT

Despite the unstable weather and the cold wave that hit the governorates of Egypt during the past few days, shows of the mobile theater, presented by the General Authority for Culture Palaces, were held in various governorates.

Damanhur Folklore Festival hosts 26 Arab, foreign bands

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 - 02:00 GMT

Damanhur Opera House will host two workshops for the Ranranja Dance Academy of Sri Lanka and Sunal of Indian Arts on April 8.

26 bands to perform in Damanhur Int. Folk Festival

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 - 12:19 GMT

The festival will run until April 11 and extends for the first time to the governorates of Cairo and Alexandria.

Hakim cooperates with Islam Chipsy in his new songs

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 - 02:45 GMT

Famed Egyptian singer Hakim is currently putting his finishing touches on several songs he is preparing to present to the public as singles.

Karkade’s Abu Zekry: U.S. audience was excited for oriental music

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 - 09:16 GMT

Karkade is one of three Egyptian bands selected to partake in the fourth edition of Center Stage, which marks debut Egyptian participation.

Women at afflicted Bir Al-Abd revive Bedouin-style woolen crafts

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 - 09:40 GMT

A group of Bedouin women are spotted sewing, embroidering, weaving wools to craft their traditional kilim woolen products.

International Storytelling Festival kicks off in Morocco

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 - 03:12 GMT

The 5th International Storytelling and Folklore Festival kicks off at Zagora, Morocco, tomorrow.

International folkloric troupes to lead Folkloric Festival 2017

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 - 09:40 GMT

The second edition of the Folklore Festival that kicks off today will be hosting Aro-China folkloric troupe among other foreign dancing troupes.

Fusing East and West

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 - 02:55 GMT

Violinist and composer Mohamed Sami speaks about his latest work, the music scene in Egypt and how he’s able to blend different types of music.

Tarbi'a to perform at El-Sawy Culture Wheel

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 - 02:14 GMT

The Egyptian independent music project Tarbi'a will perform at El-Sawy Culture Wheel on October 15.

Fox Project, Janoubian bands to stage Makan in joint performance

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 - 08:03 GMT

Newly established band Fox Project and folklore band Janoubian Band will play at the Egyptian Center for Culture and Arts (Makan) on Tuesday.

Culture Minister honors Ismailia Folklore Festival performers

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 - 07:48 GMT

Minister of Culture Helmy El Namnam honored several performers participating in the closing ceremony of the 18th edition of the Ismailia.

Constant orchestra returns to National Center of Theatre stage

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 - 04:55 GMT

The National Center of Theatre, Music and Folklore announced the reactivating of the Center’s music orchestra on Monday.

Toshka band to perform in Ismailia

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 - 03:11 GMT

The Egyptian band, Toshka for surrealist spontaneous art, will perform in the 18th edition of the Ismailia International Folklore Festival.

Rekabi to perform Jaafra music and songs at Makan

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 - 01:20 GMT

Arabic folk musician Sayed Rekabi to perform with his ensemble Jaafra music and songs at the Egyptian Center for Culture and Arts- Makan.

The Matrouh Folklore Ensemble will participate at the Jerash Festival in Jorda

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 - 01:20 GMT

The Matrouh Folklore Ensemble will participate at the Jerash Festival in Jordan.

Modern Designs from Egyptian Culture

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 - 10:00 GMT

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