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The Coptic Heritage in Africa Conference

The BA Coptic Studies Program holds a one-day conference entitled "Coptic Heritage in Africa" in collaboration with the “Coptic Heritage lovers" Society on Monday, 26 March 2012. The Conference seeks to spread awareness about the importance of Coptic heritage as a heritage for all Egyptians, ...

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Special Guided Tours on Mother’s Day

The BA Visits and Halls Department holds special guided tours on 21 and 22 March 2012 on the occasion of Mother’s Day. The tour lasts for around an hour starting with a presentation on the Library of Alexandria and a visit to the Reading Area and some of the BA museums and exhibitions. The special ...

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Artistic Research and Dance Residency Within Raqs 3a Tayer (Dance Like an Egyptian)

The BA Arts Center announces the First Artistic Research and Dance Residency Workshop, held within the Raqs 3a Tayer (Dance Like an Egyptian) project from 19 to 31 March 2012. Over a period of 2 weeks, this first (out of three) preparatory phase gathers a group of 11 Egyptian professional ...

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Selections from The Divine Comedy

The Reference Services Unit is holding its monthly Poetry Reading in English on Tuesday, 20 March 2012. Participants will read selections from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. The session starts at 4:00 pm in the Reading Area (B1 level). Participants should register their names at the ...

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Day of the Institut d’Egypte and l'Institut de France at the BA

The BA Francophone Library holds on Monday, 19 March 2012, a celebration entitled “Day of the Institut d’Egypte and l'Institut de France », within the world celebration of the month of the Francophone. The event hosts eminent experts in the fields of documentation and heritage, in an aim to share ...

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