Culture Archives | U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Egypt

Dina El Wedidi Brings Electrifying Mix of Contemporary, Classic Egyptian Music to the United States

September 26, 2018 Cairo – The U.S. Embassy in Cairo in partnership with the Center Stage arts exchange program is pleased to announce the U.S. tour of Dina Elwedidi and her band September 15 to October 19 across the United States. Her tour will feature a mix of smaller shows and larger concerts in the ...

By U.S. Mission Egypt | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Press Releases

Women’s History Month 2018

Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. The U.S. Embassy in Cairo celebrates this month every year in many ways, please join us this year and check this page regularly for ongoing updates and to join our programs and events while we ...

By U.S. Mission Egypt | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: Culture, embassy, Gender Issues

Black History Month 2018

Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles: slavery, prejudice, poverty as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life. Black History Month was the inspiration of Carter G. Woodson, a noted scholar and historian, who instituted Negro History Week ...

By U.S. Mission Egypt | 31 January, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Featured Event, History

Three Egyptian Music Ensembles Selected to Tour U.S. in Fall 2018

August 30, 2017 Cairo –The Center Stage music program, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, has selected three contemporary music ensembles from Egypt for month-long tours in the U.S. between July and December 2018. Dina El Wedidi, Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé, and Youssra El Hawary will bring their exceptional sounds to America and ...

By U.S. Mission Egypt | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Press Releases

U.S. Embassy Cairo Proud to Partner with El Gouna Film Festival

August 27, 2017 Cairo –The U.S. Embassy in Cairo is pleased to announce that the premier American film diplomacy program, American Film Showcase, will partner with the El Gouna Film Festival to host workshops and mentoring sessions with two prominent American filmmakers. Screenwriter and director Richard Tanne, and producer and screenwriter Jeff Stockwell, will participate ...

By U.S. Mission Egypt | 27 August, 2017 | Topics: Culture, News

American Music Abroad concert – February 28 in Cairo – March 3 in Alexandria

On February 28 in Cairo and March 3 in Alexandria, the Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Egypt celebrated American and Egyptian musical heritage. This year’s American Music Abroad concert, “Al Hakawatya”, brings to Egypt for the first time the American Jazz musician Chelsey Green and her band the Green Project. Chelsey ...

By U.S. Mission Egypt | 14 February, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events

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