Tahrir CultureFest 2025: Voices of Cairo
This year’s AUC Tahrir CultureFest had offerings for everyone. But beyond fun programming, the CultureFest, now in its second year, was a ch...
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Tahrir CultureFest: Day in the Life of Student Performers
“Port Said, Siwa, Upper Egypt — we learn about the cultures and dance traditions from Egypt’s different regions,” said Amira ElKouny ’18. “T...
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Tahrir CultureFest: Book Talk with Author and Photographer of ‘Bilhana’ Cookbook
Freekeh eggplant salad topped with pickled onions and fresh seasonal raisins, all coated with date molasses: This tasty snack awaited attend...
Tahrir CultureFest 2025: Voices of Cairo
This year’s AUC Tahrir CultureFest had offerings for everyone. But beyond fun programming, the CultureFest, now in its second year, was a ch...
Tahrir CultureFest: Day in the Life of Student Performers
“Port Said, Siwa, Upper Egypt — we learn about the cultures and dance traditions from Egypt’s different regions,” said Amira ElKouny ’18. “T...
Tahrir CultureFest: Book Talk with Author and Photographer of ‘Bilhana’ Cookbook
Freekeh eggplant salad topped with pickled onions and fresh seasonal raisins, all coated with date molasses: This tasty snack awaited attend...
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