Egyptologist Hussein Abdel-Bassir on Tuesday criticized Mohamed Ramadan’s ‘Pharaonic’ outfit at his recent Coachella concert, saying it could only be described as disrespect to ancient Egyptian history.
Abdel-Bassir added that “Ramadan’s appearance in what he called a Pharaonic costume bears no relation, near or far, to Pharaonic civilization—not in form, content, or even the simplest design details.”
“It is not a Pharaonic costume, but moreso a poor cosplay from a cheap science fiction movie.”
Abdel-Bassir continued that “Ancient Egyptian civilization is thousands of years old and is full of symbols, majesty and beauty. Pharaonic costumes were not just pieces of cloth wrapped around the body, but rather a complete visual language that reflected belief, power, and class.”
He said that what Ramadan appeared in, “Unfortunately reflects nothing but superficiality, ignorance, and a cheap pursuit of media spectacle.”
“Not everything that’s gold and muscular is Pharaonic. Civilization isn’t a poster, and ‘Pharaonic’ isn’t a brand we slap on anything just to make a splash.”
He concluded that “Ramadan should have sought the help of an archaeologist or a specialized fashion designer before deciding to steal the civilization’s image in this way, or at the very least, consult Google. But it seems what matters to him is trends, not heritage.”
Ramadan stirred controversy on social media after appearing in an unconventional look during his participation in the Coachella music festival held in California, US.
During the concert, Ramadan appeared in a Pharaonic-inspired outfit, which included a chest covering similar to an oriental dance costume, surprising his followers.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
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