The second edition of the AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025 kicked off on 10 April at the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) historic Tahrir Square campus under the theme “Celebrating Cairo as a Vibrant Global City, Bringing Together the Cultures of Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Arab World.” During the opening ceremony of the three-day celebration of the Egyptian capital’s place as a cultural crossroads, Ahmed Dallal, President of the AUC, emphasized that the institution has long been, for over a century, a platform for the arts, public lectures, and cultural dialogue. “Tonight, we continue this tradition by welcoming artists, scholars, and audiences from across the city and beyond, celebrating Cairo as the capital of the Global South, where heritage, history, and people converge in a constantly evolving scene,” he said. Open to anyone, the festival features a wide-ranging program of events, including book talks, live performances, panel discussions, art exhibitions, a bazaar, children’s activities, and a food fair that reflects the rich, multicultural spirit of Cairo. Book discussions include Yasmine Elgharably’s Bilhana, exploring Middle Eastern cuisine with visuals by Yehia El-Alaily, and another on Yasmine Motawy’s work examining how children’sContinue reading "AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025 Celebrates Cairo’s Role as a Cultural Crossroads"
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