Join Mahmoud El-Tamimi, founder of the Cairo My Address project, for a captivating historical show exploring the profound influence of foreigners on Egyptian society. Through his renowned Arwah fel Madina series (Spirits in the City), El-Tamimi sheds light on the cultural exchange between Egypt and foreign communities from the French invasion to the 1926 Egyptian Nationality Law.
Discover the stories of pivotal figures like Boghos Nubar, Baron Empain’s partner in building New Cairo, and Ernesto Ferrucci, the architect behind the Alawite palaces. Explore the contributions of educators like Signor Nallino and Miss Couvreur, alongside adventurers such as Monsieur Bouvillier and Miss Adolphine. Meet the scientists, artists and journalists who left their mark on Egypt’s history, from Dr. Keating, who paved the way for Egypt’s first medical dean, to Scott Watson, who mentored aspiring journalists at AUC.
Don’t miss this thought-provoking talk, uncovering Egypt’s rich cosmopolitan past.
