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12 May 2025
Maha Barsoom Brings Egyptian Cuisine to the Michelin Guide
Disclaimer: You might not be able to read this article without running to your local Egyptian restaurant immediately after.
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30 April 2025
What It’s like To … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum
Ahead of the official opening of the world’s biggest archeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization, Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica about the wonders awaiting the world in Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum.
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21 April 2025
Sham El-Nessim: Egypt’s Ancient Spring Festival
The celebration, which dates back to 2700 BC, carries a stench of tradition and communal celebration.
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19 March 2025
The Risky Boys Turn Cairo’s Vibrant Energy Into Viral Fashion Shows
The duo’s impromptu catwalks in markets, garages, and places of Cairene daily life offer a window into a culture that is usually misrepresented and stripped of its creative agency.
Arts + Culture
14 January 2025
How 'Flight Into Egypt' Connects Black Artists with Ancient Egyptian Heritage
Two Egyptians share their reflections on this Met exhibition, which examines how Black artists have engaged with and appropriated ancient Egypt through various art forms.
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07 January 2025
Here’s Why Egyptians Celebrate Christmas on January 7
Often considered the gatekeepers of ancient Egyptian traditions, Orthodox Copts celebrate Christmas with traditional recipes.
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