Upper Egypt
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Of Salt and Stone: The Ascetic Sustenance of Coptic Lent
Exploring the deep-seated traditions of the Coptic Holy Week, this feature story traces the history of Dukkah and Aish Nashif…
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Palms, Crowns, and Crosses: How Egypt’s Coptic Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday in Upper Egypt
In Upper Egypt, Palm Sunday is a festival of color, craft, and community. Families gather palm fronds, weave them into…
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Wafaa El-Shoukairy, Winner of the Daoud Abdel Sayed Prize: “I Want My Voice to Reach the People”
Luxor-born writer Wafaa El-Shoukairy secures top honors at the 15th Luxor African Film Festival. Discover how her award-winning screenplay, Ihtiyaj,…
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The Sands That Heal: Inside the Silent, Shifting Magic of the Assiut Valley
Discover the therapeutic wonders of the Assiut Valley Protectorate, a natural sanctuary where rare wildlife meets unique medicinal flora. From…
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Luxor African Film Festival Celebrates 15th Edition with Top Stars and Filmmakers
The 15th Luxor African Film Festival opens at Luxor Temple, honoring cinema legends Youssef Chahine and Daoud Abdel Sayed. Stars…
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The Theater That Died: How an Egyptian Coastal Town Lost Its Cultural Heart
In the early 2000s, Safaga was a beacon of Egyptian theater. Today, its cultural palace stands shuttered, deemed unsafe. Former…
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At 80, With Failing Eyes and a Fire That Never Dies: The Last Blacksmith of Luxor Won’t Quit
For 70 years, Abdo Hassan has shaped iron by hand in his Luxor workshop. At 80, he works through eye…
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Can Theater Survive in Upper Egypt? Asyut’s Stage Is Alive, But Barely
In Asyut, theatre remains a powerful mirror of society. But bureaucratic delays, crumbling infrastructure, and weak promotion threaten its survival.…
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Where Sand Becomes Art: Inside Egypt’s One-of-a-Kind Museum on the Red Sea
In Hurghada, an extraordinary museum is carved entirely from sand. Home to 59 sculptures ranging from pharaohs to superheroes, it…
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Underwater Guardians: One Egyptian Group’s Mission to Protect the Red Sea’s Hidden Treasures
In the remote islands of the Red Sea, an Egyptian conservation group is on a mission to protect the region’s…
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