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Egyptian Handicraft Expo: THE Sadu House under Patron and Honorary President of Al Sadu Society, Shaikha Altaf Salem Al Ali Al Sabah and the ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Tarek El Kouny, under the auspices of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters have the pleasure of inviting you to an exhibition at Sadu House (Gulf Road, next to the National Library). Traditional Egyptian Handicrafts Traditional Egyptian Handicrafts Exhibition provides a glimpse of the Egyptian heritage of textiles and handicrafts by presenting a selection of special handmade products.
The exhibition aims to empower the traditional communities and to promote indigenous Egyptian crafts as well as to enhance the cultural exchange with Kuwait. The exhibition will be showcasing:
Akhmim’s products of handmade textiles manufactured of Egyptian cotton, wool, linen and silk such as bed covers, bed linens, rugs, curtains, etc. The history of this industry goes back to the Pharaonic era;
Tilly Dress, unique embroidered dress with silver and copper thread that represents the continuity of the deeply rooted heritage of Egypt;
Sinai Traditional Dress, a multicolored dress usually from cotton thread whose special designs reflects the distinction and the heritage of Sinai Peninsula;
Traditional Copper and Silver products including accessories, trays, serving plates, candle holders, metalwork, Stonework, etc.
Exhibition days: Feb 12-15, 10 am to 1 pm & 4 pm to 8 pm
For any inquires please contact our colleague Farah Omrani at admin@alsadu.org.kw or call 22452856.
Al Yaqoub’s expo at Sultan: The Sultan Gallery presents the second solo show of Kuwaiti visual artist Aseel Al Yaqoub during the national month of February. Bringing together almost two years of research revolving around Kuwait’s postage stamps, Culture Fair focuses on Al Yaqoub’s dialogue with the nation’s use of imagery and events during the Golden Era (circa 1940-1980) in particular. Known for her politically satire works of art, Aseel Al Yaqoub explores various histories of Kuwait’s past and how it emerges into the present. Using nostalgia as an instrument for critical thought, rather than longing for the past, allows Al Yaqoub to investigate the invention and reinvention of heritage and tradition. Preview: Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018; 7–9 pm.
MISK offers EC processing service: Those who do not have valid passport will have to obtain Emergency Certificate from Indian Embassy Kuwait. A special voluntary service center at Salmiya Indian Model School on behalf of MISK will render the EC Processing Services.
Date: from Jan 31 till Feb 15 (2:30 pm till 5:00 pm) except Friday and Saturday.
Venue: Salmiya Indian Model School (Block # 12, Mughira Bin Shuiba Street, Salmiya. Contact # 55130271/97285358 / 99561786
ISF opens amnesty helpline: Indian Social Forum Kuwait (ISF) highly appreciated the new amnesty declared by Ministry of Interior. This will help thousands of expatriates including Indians illegally living in Kuwait due to various reasons.
ISF urged all illegal residents especially Indian citizens to utilize this opportunity either to legalize their residency or to leave the country as soon as possible.
Indian Social Forum has opened Amnesty Helpline in various languages to assist the beneficiaries of amnesty during the amnesty period from Jan 29 to Feb 22, 2018.
The on call/WhatsApp support helpline service is available in English (66624501/65962683), Hindi/Urdu (65597993/97594928), Telugu (97594928), Tamil (69626284/99133474), Kannada/Beary/ Tulu (99502159/65962683) and Malayalam (99083007/66624501)
TIES Center events: TIES Center announces following events – Tajweed and Recitation: Learn and practice the art of reciting the Holy Quran (tajweed). The instructor will also answer questions related to the meaning of the Arabic words and verses.
Every Sunday & Tuesday @ 10 – 11:30am; every Monday @ 5-6:30pm.
The TIES Center is the social and educational hub for English Speaking expats in Kuwait. For more information, please call 25231015 or e-mail info@tiescenter.net or visit www.tiescenter.net.