How to discover the cultural scene in Egypt

Last activity 28 May 2018 by KellieMarie25

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PriscillaViP03 May 2018 05:41:00

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Hello,

Moving to a new place and learning about the culture goes beyond adapting to customs and traditions. The art scene (music, art, literature, and cinematography) is also a big part of discovering a new country.

What are the best ways to learn about the cultural scene in Egypt, and how important are the arts in the country?

Did you do a lot of research prior to moving, or was it easy to explore the art scene after your move?

How would you explain the art scene in Egypt? What is the most salient art form in the country, that you would recommend for future expats to explore in order to adapt and integrate faster: literature, cinematography, music, etc.?

Which art form and artist most represent the country's culture, and why?

Are there certain activities or places such as art centres that would help to explore the culture in Egypt?

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Priscilla

HhkhayatMember14 May 2018 11:47:53

You can go to Opera building
You can go there by the underground ( Opera Station) they will help you a lot to know more about art in the Egyptian culture

-ibrahim-faidallahActive member14 May 2018 15:22:20

Opera is not a part of our local egyptian culture,i think places as sakiet el sawy,ballon theatre,national theatre im attaba is more related to our local culture.

EulaleeMember16 May 2018 08:41:00

I think cinema and film making and music!!! The arts and culture will attract tourist.

-ibrahim-faidallahActive member16 May 2018 12:00:59

Agree,all that kind of arts are reflection to egyptian culture and reflection to egyptian common sense ,cinema& music those days are dominated by commercial attitude and not reptresent the real egyptian culture,but painting and making poems on the other side represent pure real culture and our ambitions and our aspect of views towards all what happen in egyptian present history,we have to make some differences between individual efforts of egyptian artists and commercial business as in films and songs,thanks for your views

KellieMarie25Member28 May 2018 14:20:19

Thank you both for your insight! I look forward to discovering all the magnificent places and learnings Egypt has to offer as a tourist but especially as the locals.

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