Mary Aravanis

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  The Legend of the Three & Five Fives Eau De Colognes in Every Egyptian Household

  Walking into any Egyptian household – more specifically those of older Egyptian generations – one will surely...

  Mary Aravanis 20 January 2020
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  A Closer Look at Contemporary Egyptian Music Trends

  From Um Kulthoum’s powerfully soothing voice filling the vibrant local ahwa’s (cafe) air, to the energetic beats...

  Mary Aravanis 18 January 2020
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  From Identity to Self Expression: The Evolution of Tattoo Culture in Egypt

  Tattoo culture in Egypt has a history that is not quite as well-known or talked about, perhaps...

  Mary Aravanis 17 January 2020
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  Grazing Nostalgia: These Egyptian Artists Use Folkloric Elements in their Work

  When one usually thinks of Egypt, they immediately resort to images of the Pyramids, ancient Egyptian history...

  Mary Aravanis 16 January 2020
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  Christmas: a Special Holiday Celebrated Twice in Egypt

  The tree, the lights, the carols, the presents- Christmas is a beloved worldwide holiday that comes around...

  Mary Aravanis 12 January 2020
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  Redbird: A Cozy Heliopolis Haven

  Hidden amidst the tiny side streets of the tree-lined Almazah area of Heliopolis, lies a small cafe...

  Mary Aravanis 12 January 2020
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  Introducing Irtigalia: Where Egypt and Improv Come Together to Make Magic

  Relatively speaking, the Egyptian population is known for its humor – managing to turn even the most...

  Mary Aravanis 10 January 2020
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  Dubai: The Closest Depiction of Traveling to the Future

  Imagine a sea of towering skyscrapers, the overground metro zipping by overhead, a maze of highways, bridges...

  Mary Aravanis 10 January 2020
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  7 Contemporary Art Galleries in Cairo Showcasing the Works of Local Artists

  Perhaps you’ve started the year wanting to further explore the cultured side in you, or maybe you’ve...

  Mary Aravanis 9 January 2020