Tribe.net. Local Connections sausan http://misr.tribe.net/thread/3c1cc889-41f8-4170-9ba3-6a49a668d9c9 2008-02-09T08:01:43Z 2008-02-09T08:01:43Z

<div>Hello, All... <br/> <br/>I am formulating a lecture and video series on the Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film. It will span over several weeks and be in several parts, and it will include watching and talking about the dancing of each dancer. <br/> <br/>With each dancer, we will discuss technique, performance, era costuming, essence of their dance, their biographies, and more, as well as introduce the singers who sometimes appear in the scene with them. <br/> <br/> <br/>Dancing in the Golden Era of Egyptian Film <br/> <br/>Part 1. - Sunday, March 30, 2008: The dances of Taheyia Karioka, Samia Gamal, and Na'eema Akef <br/> <br/>Part 2. - Sunday, April 6, 2008: The dances of Katie, Na'met Mokhtar, and Zinaat Aloui <br/> <br/>Part 3. - Sunday, April 13, 2008: The dances of Samiha Tawfique, Nebawiyia Moustafa, Hoda Shams El Din <br/> <br/>Part 4. - Sunday, April 20, 2008: The dances of Hend Rostom, So'ad Hosny <br/> <br/>Part 5. - Sunday, April 27, 2008: The dances of Nadia El Guindy, Nabila Ebeid, Lebleba <br/> <br/>Part 6. - Sunday, May 4, 2008: The dances of Nagwa Fouad, Zizi Moustafa, Suhair Zaki <br/> <br/> <br/>Price: Each Part is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. The purchase of all six parts is $200 in advance. <br/>Location: Al-Masri Restaurant, 4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 <br/>Contact: Sausan at sausanacademy@gmail.com or 415-262-0175 <br/>Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM <br/>Refreshments Served (yummy!) <br/>Videos will be available for purchase after viewing. <br/> <br/>Invite your friends!!! <br/> <br/>If you think you are going to miss one of these sessions, don't worry. I will repeat the series.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 0 replies </div>

sausan 2008-02-09T08:01:43Z captainstorm http://misr.tribe.net/thread/17dac6fb-799c-413c-bb57-cbc31e0d2769 2008-02-09T04:24:45Z 2008-02-06T09:09:24Z

<div>Will be leaving on February 17th in Cairo for a few days then taking a nile river tour for a week and then back in Cairo for a few days before flying out on march 1st. Would love to see a good belly dancing show. Can anyone recommend good places to do that? Also any other good places to go and meet other travelers? Other interesting shows or things not to be missed?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 2 replies </div>

captainstorm 2008-02-06T09:09:24Z Eshe http://misr.tribe.net/thread/99b35473-6442-414c-b4f7-8b00579c10d4 2007-12-28T23:17:29Z 2007-07-18T10:07:50Z

<div>.........am also looking for somewhere to stay for 2 people preferably with a kitchen. Any recommendations or links would be greatly appreciated. <br/> <br/>Eshe <br/>xo</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 8 replies </div>

Eshe 2007-07-18T10:07:50Z nomadiqa http://misr.tribe.net/thread/0df79b36-40a4-4c98-8146-01b02787276c 2007-11-15T13:11:18Z 2007-11-15T13:11:18Z

<div>Hi Folks, <br/>We recently released our debut album. It's a mix of electronic and ethnic/arabian styles, some downtempo, and some eastern european influences also. Just thinking it might be of interest to the folks in this tribe who like this kind of material and vibe. Especially if you like the RealWorld, AfroCelts stuff, etc. <br/> <br/>There's four full tracks available to listen online. <br/> <br/> http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa <br/> <br/>Have a listen and see what you think. Sorry for the self promotion. <br/> <br/>Many thanks, <br/> <br/>Nomadiqa <br/>http://www.nomadiqa.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 0 replies </div>

nomadiqa 2007-11-15T13:11:18Z Eshe http://misr.tribe.net/thread/9a8386ae-9b7a-41fe-8d63-ae8b5ba7fd18 2007-07-18T10:06:32Z 2007-06-13T09:45:28Z

<div>Hi, <br/> <br/>I'm going to EGYPT!!! YAY!!! But I'm not sure how to go about booking classes and such. Going rates for lessons? My loving honey who is coming with me to just hangout wants to start figuring out our budget. <br/> <br/>I will be there from the 5th-6th of September until sometime in October. I know that Ramadan in 2007 will start on the 13th of September and finish after I leave. <br/> <br/>I'm pretty well travelled and I've bought the tourist books for travel tips...but I don't know about booking dance lessons. (Oh, also any accomdation tips or recommendations. I am looking for an apartment. I want to be able to cook and keep fruit and veggies) <br/> <br/>Help me please, <br/>Eshe</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 2 replies </div>

Eshe 2007-06-13T09:45:28Z missadventure http://misr.tribe.net/thread/5157074a-a96c-486b-be3b-6637f24ce4e1 2007-04-09T00:33:09Z 2007-04-05T06:53:21Z

<div>Hi there, I am going to Cairo to study Arabic in November. <br/> <br/>I am planning to get there by ferry from either Tunisia, Italy, or the Balkans, but can't find any ferry routes on the web - surely you can get there by sea :) <br/> <br/>Does anyone have a link to a website with ferry routes? <br/> <br/>Thank you! Shukran!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 2 replies </div>

missadventure 2007-04-05T06:53:21Z mirahammal http://misr.tribe.net/thread/9f383f14-bc36-4874-8740-a938f6b7e831 2007-04-08T21:26:41Z 2007-03-14T18:53:14Z

<div>I'm finally making my trip to Cairo--I leave in less than a week! :-) <br/> <br/>As I'm packing, though, I have a question about clothing. I know the mode has become more conservative in the last decade and that I should dress modestly (long sleeves, long pants and skirts). I know headscarves are optional but I'll probably wear one or have one with me most of the time anyway--partially to protect my hair from sun and dirt and partially because when in doubt, I'd rather err on the side of modesty. I also know that one can dress a little more fashionably, say, in a nightclub at night, but during the day or walking to/from evening activities, conservative is best, and again, I don't want to draw unnecessary attention. <br/> <br/>I live in a cold climate right now, so most of my long sleeved clothing is really too heavy for wear in Egypt--even in March! The stores here have already switched to spring clothing, but this spring they seem to be doing all short sleeves and 3/4 length sleeves--I have really been having a hard time finding anything relatively light weight with a full-length sleeve. So...I think I know the answer but I figure it's worth asking: <br/> * is a sleeve that covers the elbow but leaves the wrist and bottom half of the forearm exposed likely to draw attention? <br/> * What about a long sleeve that is semi-sheer? <br/> * Are there anythings I should know about how to wear or not wear my headscarf? (I've been told not to wear it quite as strictly covered as the hijab because that tends to indicate that a woman is very religious)...but are there any ways of tying/pinning the scarf that are considered inappropriate or that might give people the impression I"m of a particular group/background that might cause other kinds of confusion or problems? <br/> <br/>Thanks for your input!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 5 replies </div>

mirahammal 2007-03-14T18:53:14Z jmparker http://misr.tribe.net/thread/a4b5c31f-26a1-4594-8dcd-f21adeb4c79b 2007-02-01T14:34:06Z 2007-01-29T15:37:50Z

<div>Hi, <br/>I'm thinking of going to Egypt next week, and had a couple of questions: <br/> <br/>How safe is it to get off one of the boat tours south of Luxor and walk around in towns (for an American)? <br/> <br/>Know any good, cheap boat tour companies? <br/> <br/>What's the best way to get from Cairo to Luxor... or are there boat tours that start from Cairo? <br/> <br/>Thanks in advance!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 2 replies </div>

jmparker 2007-01-29T15:37:50Z http://misr.tribe.net/thread/6926161c-79c0-42a3-bf99-901fd06b841d 2006-12-18T22:49:37Z 2006-04-13T09:37:54Z

<div>Hello..I'm new here..Big hug to my fellow egyptians &amp; the others too ; )</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 3 replies </div>

2006-04-13T09:37:54Z Zymirrah http://misr.tribe.net/thread/14af69ff-3c85-449f-b5ff-8184be80ad81 2006-06-25T20:08:44Z 2006-06-16T15:41:56Z

<div>I am a professional dancer - Fusion &amp; Tribal Style Bellydance to be exact - I will be headed to Cairo nextweek with my partner in crime to teach at a dance festival. <br/> <br/>Here's the promo blurb: <br/>Urban Gypsy has been offered the opportunity of several lifetimes... an invitation to teach and perform their unique style of improvisational tribal dance at Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the largest belly dance festival in the world in Cairo, Egypt! We are thrilled for the opportunity to represent Tribal Style Belly Dance in the birthplace of it all... <br/> <br/>Now here's my question.... besides the obvious things... any recomendations on what to do... and what not to do? We'll be staying at the Mena Palace/Hotel. <br/> <br/>I knew there was tribe out there somewhere that could add to my Misr knowledge. <br/> <br/>We are so thrilled to be going! The only regret I have... is that I speak no Arabic. <br/> <br/>Thanx for anythng you can share... <br/>Peace, <br/>Z. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 5 replies </div>

Zymirrah 2006-06-16T15:41:56Z rosana http://misr.tribe.net/thread/91ba3c48-12c7-4abc-aa8e-cf4ef75020fb 2006-04-28T22:43:19Z 2006-04-26T21:34:42Z

<div>Hi everybody, <br/> <br/> I have a ticket to Cairo on 13 of may, but now i am having second thoughts. It is not my first trip to Egypt. I am really sorry about what happened.. I am a little bit afraid to go now, but i should not let some terrorists control my plans. So i don´t know what to do. Any thoughts?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 1 reply </div>

rosana 2006-04-26T21:34:42Z wendyyoussef http://misr.tribe.net/thread/cc3d054f-7a59-40bb-94cd-ff8435c492c6 2006-03-03T12:29:24Z 2006-03-03T03:11:52Z

<div>My husband is Egyptian and we visit Cairo every once in a while. As we are getting older, it crosses his mind that he might want to purchase a house/villa, so that we could "retire" there one day. <br/> <br/>There are some great western like communities being build near the Pyramids (City View) and look as though many more like communities are going to be built in the future. <br/> <br/>I was wondering if 1) anyone else has purchased property in Egypt 2) Do you recommend it and why 3) what are some of the "glitches" that we could possibly expect (for example, we have already learned that our idea of purchasing a house isn't necessarily the same thing as how an Egyptian contractor delivers you a home) 4) Does anyone know of any like communities that are really nice and resonably priced and 5) what is the going price if there is such a thing...we were quoted SO many different prices that it was hard to make sense of it. <br/> <br/>Thanks for your assistance! <br/> <br/>Wendy Youssef </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 2 replies </div>

wendyyoussef 2006-03-03T03:11:52Z robindameshe http://misr.tribe.net/thread/57db391e-5348-41cd-806d-b7f6ceeec2d9 2006-03-02T22:13:28Z 2006-02-23T19:20:18Z

<div>Ensemble Zikrayat is a collective of musicians and dancers dedicated to presenting traditional, all accoustic Arabic music, with recreations of some of the most classic dance pieces of the Egyptian film era. <br/> <br/>March 2nd promises their most exciting show yet with Egyptian Folk Dance Performances by Nahara and special guest Yasser Darwish to traditional instruments such as Mizmar (Nikolai Ruskin), Rebaba (Sami Shumays), and Tabl Beledy (Aaron Paige), LIVE at Lafayette Grill on Thursday, March 2nd. <br/> <br/>Nahara will present a Shamadan (Candelabrum) dance and Egyptian Oriental. Yasser Darwish will perform Raqs Assaya (stick dance) as well as Tannoura (Whiriling Dervish). <br/> <br/>Plus, together Nahara and Yasser will perform a special recreation of the final dance piece from the movie Tamr Hinna! <br/> <br/>8:30-11:30PM. $10 admission, $15 minimum at tables. See website: www.zikrayatmusic.com for more details about the Ensemble.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 1 reply </div>

robindameshe 2006-02-23T19:20:18Z Carolina http://misr.tribe.net/thread/42f83ac8-f355-49d3-a3cc-06a74bb27344 2006-01-02T12:34:39Z 2006-01-02T10:43:28Z

<div>Hi I'm looking for a member who currently lives in Egypt.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 1 reply </div>

Carolina 2006-01-02T10:43:28Z Czarina http://misr.tribe.net/thread/04861df1-94a6-4af7-b987-67cb32bcf73f 2005-11-17T00:36:05Z 2005-11-17T00:36:05Z

<div>-- Sunday November 27th, 2005. 8:00 - 9:00 pm <br/>-- Saturday December 3rd, 2005 6:00 - 7:30 pm <br/> <br/>Hala hosts Middle Eastern music on KKUP Cupertino <br/>KKUP, 91.5FM on your radio dial in South &amp; East San Francisco Bay to Monterey Bay <br/> <br/>Music &amp; culture from the Middle East, North Africa &amp; the mediterranean basin on listener supported radio station KKUP Cupertino. <br/>KKUP Cupertino brings to you music &amp; culture from all over the world! <br/> <br/>On the first Sat of every month, Hala hosts her Middle Eastern music &amp; culture show "Mezzas &amp; Tapas" <br/>For schedule &amp; more information, please visit KKUP Cupertino , visit www.haladance.com or call 408-260-2999 <br/>Another Middle Eastern music &amp; culture show on Sunday Nov 27th, 8-9pm!! <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 0 replies </div>

Czarina 2005-11-17T00:36:05Z missadventure http://misr.tribe.net/thread/b1a1c4d5-0a77-4bbd-9af3-a638a684ac6e 2005-09-09T17:12:46Z 2005-09-09T17:12:46Z

<div> <br/>ARAB CULTURE IN THE BAY AREA: <br/> <br/> <br/> -On September 18th (Sunday), the 11th Annual Arab <br/>Cultural Festival will take place. This is an all day <br/>event (9th AVE and Lincoln- Golden Gate Park, San <br/>Francisco). Go to <br/>http://www.rsscalendar.com/rss/view.asp?k=dbddb8e1866c4465bf9c303883a5dd37 <br/>Or call (415) 664-2200 for more information. <br/> <br/> -Don’t forget about the 9th Annual Arab Film <br/>Festival. The festival begins 9/23 (Friday). Go to <br/>http://www.aff.org/ for film locations and show times. <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 0 replies </div>

missadventure 2005-09-09T17:12:46Z aidanmann http://misr.tribe.net/thread/103cd18f-08e3-4208-ad23-0b7c6682cbd9 2005-06-14T01:02:29Z 2005-06-10T21:10:21Z

<div>http://euro-med-economic-area.tribe.net/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 4 replies </div>

aidanmann 2005-06-10T21:10:21Z Czarina http://misr.tribe.net/thread/d8145776-21b7-42ea-b12a-7eb436fd0ec8 2005-01-17T18:05:01Z 2004-09-10T21:08:39Z

<div>When is the best time of year to travel to Egypt? I mean in terms of getting a good price on airfare...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 3 replies </div>

Czarina 2004-09-10T21:08:39Z chance http://misr.tribe.net/thread/5cb8287d-3e45-42bd-8c67-e801689cc4db 2004-12-11T01:16:44Z 2004-12-11T01:16:44Z

<div>I love egypt, went to high school at CAC in maadi, cairo. I just started the CAC tribe to see how many CAC'ers we could get to join. If you went there in the 70' or the 01' join and we can be many.....</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://misr.tribe.net">Egypt Misr</a> - 0 replies </div>

chance 2004-12-11T01:16:44Z