Men’s Galabeya
Do you know your thobe from your kanu…? Your answer probably is: NO! So, what is a thobe or a kanu? Well it has…
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Introduction to Sudan
Water and Sand, trees and camels….. Nothing in a hurry…. Life in Sudan moves at its own pace. The 3 common Arabic words (used…
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Queens of Kush
…the Mighty Queens of Kush… A long, long time ago, in the land of Kush (which includes present day Sudan, Ethiopia and even some…
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Nile Explorers
… where the Nile foams, froths, thunders and falls … THE MIGHTY RIVERS: From ancient times, rivers have been a source of interest, inspiration…
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Gomesi – Traditional Ugandan Dress
…The glorious Gomesi: a dress made from bark…. BARK-CLOTH: Bark cloth has been made in Uganda for centuries. This is done by transforming the…
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Intro to Uganda : the pearl of Africa’s crown!
Uganda… or the “Pearl of African’s crown” (as the last line of the National Anthem declares) is known for its “gorillas in the mist”. …
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Nubian Culture (part 2)
Nubians have … … a love of the river Nubian life historically has been centred around the Nile River. They believe it to hold…
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Nubian Culture (part 1)
What’s unique about Nubians? A very brief History The Nubian people are a culture that is thought to have survived 17 000 years of…
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Experience Egypt
Twinkle Twinkle Chandelier
LIGHTS, LIGHTS, EVERYWHERE! Egyptians are very poetic and grande in their compliments, but one thing that becomes apparent, if you listen, is that Egyptians…
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