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Wafaa Al-Nil Festival

A view of the River Nile, Cairo. Courtesy of Galen Frysinger

when:Aug 2010 (annual)
where:Cairo

Cairo's Wafaa Al-Nil Festival, meaning Fidelity of the Nile, remembers the ancient Egyptian veneration of the river, where beautiful girls used to be sacrificed to guarantee a good harvest. Today's celebrations focus around the arts, poetry, concerts and scientific discussions.

Related Information

Website: Galen Frysinger Website

Town Information:Cairo
Full Name:
Name:Cairo Tourist Office
Location:Cairo
Address:Misr Travel Tower, Abbassia Square, Cairo, Egypt
Phone:+20 (0) 2 285 4509 or +20 (0) 2 284 1970
Fax:+20 (0) 2 285 4363
Name:Egyptian Tourist Authority
Location:Egypt
Address:Misr Travel Tower, Abbassia Sq, Cairo, Egypt
Phone:+20 (0) 2 285 4509 / +20 (0) 2 284 1970
Fax:+20 (0) 2 285 4363
Name:Ministry of Tourism
Location:Egypt
Address:Misr Travel Tower, Abassia Square, Cairo, Egypt
Email:www.touregypt.net
Phone:+20 2 284 1707
Fax:+20 2 285 9551
Event details can change. Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.