Spend the Day in Khalifa 3

Spend the Day in Khalifa 3 

The primary aim of Spend the Day in Khalifa 3 is the inauguration of the conservation projects of the mid 13th century dome of Shajar al-Durr (funded by the American Research Centre in Egypt with additional funding from the Barakat Trust) and the mid 12th century shrines to descendants of the prophet al-Sayyida Ruqayya, al-Ja’fari and ‘Atika (funded by the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation).

It will include guided tours of the street’s heritage, performances in the street and the heritage sites, and exhibition of the street’s crafts, a group sketching and photography workshop and activities for children.

The event will also showcase the results of two preparatory workshops the first on mural art inspired by the street’s heritage and the second to redesign the traditional Ramadan lantern made of tin and glass using contemporary approaches and traditional techniques.

Furthermore, it will highlight results and fundraise for the current efforts to clean the street and resolve its waste management issues.

Finally, it will include the closing event of Athar Lina|Fus-ha, a program bringing Syrian and Egyptian children for educational activities addressing acceptance and tolerance through emphasizing common historical ties.

Spend the Day in Khalifa 3 is organised by Athar Lina – a joint initiative between the Ministry of Antiquities and the Built Environment Collective | Megawra – in partnership with Cairo Governorate and Mashroo3 Kheir. Athar Lina|Fus-ha is organized in partnership with Terre des Hommes with funding from UNHCR.

Spend the Day in Khalifa 3 is funded by AIC Finance in addition to private donations matched by Zoomaal.

SCHEDULE – SPEND THE DAY IN KHALIFA 3

Thu Jan 21, 2016
16:00 – 18:00       Guided tour of newly conserved buildings.
Exhibition showcasing the neighbourhood’s
crafts and products of Athar Lina’s Khalifa
School and Athar Lina|Fus-ḥa.
18:00 – 20:00      Storytelling performance – Chirine el-Ansary.
20:00 – 21:00      Guided tour of newly conserved buildings to the
local residents of Khalifa.

Fri Jan 22, 2016
08:00 – 09:30    Cycling tour of Historic Cairo.
09:30 – 11:30      Guided tour of street (for cyclers) – Ibn Tulun
Mosque and Gayer Anderson Museum to
Shajar al-Durr, S. Ruqayya, Ja’fari and ‘Atika.
11:30 – 14:00      Friday prayer.
14:00 – 14:30     Tannoura performance at Ibn Tulun Mosque.
14:30 – 17:00     Sketching and photography workshop |
Khalifa Story
Customized tours and children’s activities for
small groups starting from Ibn Tulun Mosque
Guided tour of Shajar al-Durr, S. Ruqayya,
Ja’fari and ‘Atika.
17:00 – 18:00    Guided visit accompanied by solo performance
to Khalifa Exhibition.
Closing session – sketching and photography
workshop (Khalifa Community Centre).
20:00 – 21:00   Guided tour of newly conserved buildings to the
local residents of Khalifa.

Sat Jan 23, 2016
11:00 – 13:00     Charity fundraising bazaar organized by Kids
Build the Community.
13:00 – 14:00    Al-Layla al-Kabira performance and storytelling
performance (Athar Lina |Fus-ḥa and Khalifa children).
14:00 – 16:00   4 simultaneous children’s activities in: Khalifa
Street, Ibn Tulun Mosque, and Gayer Anderson
Museum, and Baladna Game by Weladna.
Guided tour of street – S. Nafisa to Shajar al-
Durr, S. Ruqayya, Ja’fari and ‘Atika – Khalifa
Exhibition.
15:00 – 17:00   Inauguration of conservation projects of Shajar
al-Durr, S. Ruqayya, Ja’fari and ‘Atika and
Khalifa.
16:00 – 17:00   Break – Games designed by Fus-ḥa
(chess – backgammon).
17:00 – 20:00   Musical performances along Khalifa Street
(Bahiyya and El Nafikha bands).
20:00 – 22:00  Closing jam session at Khalifa Community
Centre.