Egypt Current Events

The Egypt Current Events are essentially some of the primary reasons for the huge influx of tourists to this part of the world. One of the major Tourist Attractions in Egypt, these Upcoming Events in Egypt characterize the various aspects of Egyptian culture and tradition.

Egypt is known as the land of Pharaohs that had been the birthplace of world’s first great civilization. The pyramids, minarets and the River Nile form the country that holds a significant tourist appeal. The country that is blessed with cosmopolitan cities also plays host to a number of festivals and events throughout the calendar year. Egypt current events offer a fascinating combination of cultural and religious celebrations featuring an equal appeal among both the young and the old.
The calendar year of the country is entirely marked in colorful colors of different celebrations.

Upcoming Egypt Events 2011

Usually, most of the celebrations in Egypt are annual in nature. Here is a detailed look at the Egypt current events scheduled for the coming months in 2011 -

• Cairo International Film Festival for Children
  The Cairo International Film Festival for Children is one of the most popular events in Egypt. The festival seeks to promote and encourage the much-appreciated youth-centric films. Screenings include in competition and out of competition cartoons as well as feature and educational films at selected venues across the city. Awards are given off to the best three films in each category of the competition.
  
  Event Details
  Date – 3 – 10 March 2011
  Venue - Cairo
  
  
• Spring Festival –The Spring Festival is one of the renowned festivals in Egypt that boasts of an equal appeal among both the young and the old. Held at venues in El Gouna the festival offers great entertainment to the visitors. Musical concerts and dance performances along with fashion shows marks the celebration that continues for an entire week. Usually, it is held during Easter.
  Date, Month - April 2011 (various dates)
  Venue - Abu Tig Marina
   
• Festival of Balloons and Adventure
  An annual event in Egypt, the festival of balloons and adventure hosts great appeal among the kids. Thousands of people stand witness as the hot air balloons rise up into the sky of Zacatecas. Other major highlights of the event include adventure sports and hand gliding along with other interactive games.
  
  Event Details
  Date, Month - April - May 2011 (various dates)
  Venue - Zacatecas
  Rates - Free
   
• Egyptian International Modern Dance Festival
  The Egyptian International Modern Dance Festival is organized with a view of exploring the latest and upcoming trends in the modern dance arena. A top event in Egypt, the dance show bridges the local and the world talent. The annual event witnesses a great dance show that is staged in collaboration of Egyptian and foreign guest artists.
  
  Event Details
  Date, Month - June - July 2011 (annual)
  Venue - Cairo Opera House
  Time: 9pm
   
• Moulid of Abu el-Haggag
  The Moulid of Abu el-Haggag is a religious event in Egypt that is held two weeks ahead to the Ramadan. The two-day annual street festival is observed to honor the patron sheikh of Luxor. Musical shows, dance performance, stick fights, and horse races mark the celebration of the festival. The major highlight of the event is the parading of large boats in the city streets.
  
  Event details
  Date, Month - July 2011 (annual)
  Venue - Luxor
   
• Arab Music Festival
  One of the much-awaited events in Egypt, the Arab Music Festival is a huge draw among both the young and old. On the day, Cairo Opera House wake up to the pulsating beats of the music festival. The festival witnesses a culmination of renowned singers and instrumentalists along with offering the visitors a wonderful opportunity of enjoying the Arab music at its best.
  
  Event Details
  Date – August 2011 (various dates)
  Venue - APA Drama Theatre
  Time: Daily 8pm-10pm
   
• Alexandria International Film Festival
  The Alexandria International Film Festival offering a cultural kaleidoscope is one of the most renowned Egypt festivals. The festival is organized annually to strengthen the relationships between filmmakers along with broadening the cultural scope. The Egyptian Association of Film Writers and Critics organizes the event since 1979 that mostly screens films of the Mediterranean countries. The film festival is also categorized into two main sections, Competition and Out of Competition. The competition section is solely dedicated to films from Mediterranean countries.
  
  Event Details
  Date – September, 2011
  Venue - Alexandria
   
• Experimental Theatre Festival
  The Experimental Theatre Festival is organized to promote the theatrical productions of the country. It stages the shows and production along with offering an opportunity to the writers based in the country. Exchange of ideas and new theatrical shows mark the event
  
  Event Details
  Date, Month - October 2011 (various dates)
  Venue - Cairo Opera House
   
• TangoconSharm
  The TangoconSharm is a festival of Tango that is oganised by the Federazione Associazioni Italiane Tango Argentino. Held at the Sharm El Sheikh's Domina Coral Bay Resort, the festival is solely dedicated to this form of dance. The event is marked by amazing performances of the professionals and lessons to those interested in learning a few steps or move of the dance form.
  
  Event Details
  Date, Month - November 2011 (annual)
  Venue - Domina Coral Bay Resort
   
• Cairo International Film Festival
  The Cairo International Film Festival is one of the most popular Egypt events. Since its establishment in 1976, the festival has featured a great dominance in the calendar year of the country. The festival hosts regular competitions along with addressing world issues in seminars. The international film festival is focused in each country and their filmmaking industries.
  
  Event Details
  Date, Month - November – December 2011 (various dates)
  Venue - Cairo
  
  Some of the other Egypt current events that are held annually or have been organized specifically for 2011 are as follows –
• Nostalgia
• Hat Festival
• Flight Festival
• Sphinx Festival
• Abu Simbel Festival
• Wafaa Al-Nil Festival
• Oscar Video Clip Festival
• Alexandria International Bridge Festival
• Festival of Tutankhamen Tomb Discovery
• Ismailia International Festival for Documentary & Short Films