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I don't remember anything when I was there for New Year's Eve last year but probably the hotels near the Nile would have something going on? When I went Eid was the bigger celebration.
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The only organized state festivity that I recall was the Aida opera that was performed at the pyramids to mark the new millennia back in 2000. Other than that there really isn’t anything and even that was primarily for the wealthy with pricey tickets.
Most expats with contractual work fly home for the holidays and the ones that remain manage to celebrate at hotels, pubs, private parties. Celebrations in a general sense are non existent – there isn’t an official countdown center where people congregate and party.
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quote:Originally posted by Exiled: Celebrations in a general sense are non existent – there isn’t an official countdown center where people congregate and party.
Sadly this is true.
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VB, why don't you hold your own New Year's party and invite some of us! I think it would be great fun!!! (notice I didn't suggest to do so myself, like who the hell would travel out to Shebin for that??)
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quote:Originally posted by Exiled: Celebrations in a general sense are non existent – there isn’t an official countdown center where people congregate and party.
Sadly this is true.
I can't imagine this in Egypt ever to happen!!
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quote:Originally posted by VanillaBullshit: There are, but they're very expensive.
quote:Originally posted by Exiled: Celebrations in a general sense are non existent – there isn’t an official countdown center where people congregate and party.
Sadly this is true.
This is one of the aspects about Middle Eastern nations that annoy me. It’s an extortionist mentality where the thinking is if someone could afford to celebrate New Years then they could afford to pay the exorbitant price tag.
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quote:Originally posted by With a name like Smuckers: VB, why don't you hold your own New Year's party and invite some of us! I think it would be great fun!!! (notice I didn't suggest to do so myself, like who the hell would travel out to Shebin for that??)
If i was in Egypt by that time,i would travel to join you in Shebin,Smuckers. Posts: 3833 | From: here,there,everywhere | Registered: Nov 2007
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Yea well it wouldn't be a very fun party at my place, pin the tail on the ES member, non-alcholic beer and lots of pizza and cake. Posts: 13440 | Registered: Feb 2006
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Yea well, between you and me Alchemist I have a feeling VB is going to spike my pizza with some "special zaatar". Posts: 13440 | Registered: Feb 2006
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(notice I didn't suggest to do so myself, like who the hell would travel out to Shebin for that??)
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