The date coincides with the birthday of Mahmoud Reda, the pioneer of Egyptian folkloric dance and widely regarded as the father of modern Egyptian folk dance. Hanno said the day will also feature the ...

Cairo (AFP) – As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as ...

The weekend-long celebration invites visitors to experience a range of performances that highlight Egypt’s diverse cultural ...

Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno announced that 18 March will be celebrated annually as Egyptian Folk Art Day. The date coincides with the birthday of Mahmoud Reda, the pioneer of Egyptian ...

As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their ...

Belly dancing in Egypt faces stigma despite growing global popularity and heritage value Safy Akef, linked to a dance legend, has never performed on stage in Egypt due to lack of respect Choreographer ...