Cairo Oriental Dance Festival

Cairo Oriental Dance Festival is one of the most colorful events of the city that attracts thousands of viewers from all over the world. Cairo, the capital of Egypt is a land of lively festivals and colorful events.Cairo is a highly cultural land celebrating various art and dance festivals. The Oriental Dance Festival in Cairo undoubtedly has the potential to be one of the most exciting and entertaining festivals to attend. Both the participants and the audience enjoy the event equally. Among many other events of Cairo Oriental Dance Festival, the major event that entertains the viewers most is the belly dance performances. Egypt is considered to be the birth place of belly dancing. Many world famous belly dancers of today have graced the stage of the Cairo Oriental Dance Festival. Music and dance of every origin is encouraged in this festival. The stage is open to all national and international talents. Viewers from all over the world rush to Cairo to be a part of this fabulous event.

Cairo Oriental Dance Festival is one of the most loved attractions of the entire nation. Other than performances, several workshops and dance and music trainings are also conducted by reputed personalities. This festival provides a prominent platform for the beginners in the world of dance. Some famous performers at Cairo Oriental Dance Festival include Mahmoud Reda, Dr. Mo Gedawi (both are founders of Egypt's first national folkloric dance troupe), Dr. Farida Fahmy, Souhair Zaki, Hassan Afifi, Ragi Hassan, Yousry Sherif, Alan ElDin and many more. These names have not only made the stage eternally famous but have given their valuable lessons to the interested individuals attending this festival. In the year 2002, this festival was held in the month of June.

Cairo Oriental Dance Festival is an entertaining cultural event of Egypt. The tourists try and visit Egypt during this festival to cherish a lifetime experience.