Day 3 - Thursday 3rd December, 2009 - Element "EARTH"
Hathor the cow-headed goddess in Ancient Egypt,
is the ruler of Arts, Dance and Music. Hathor reminds
us to enjoy life, our senses and to Celebrate the Arts!
"Hathor, with your sacred quill,
You can bring any image into life.
You are the Mistress of the Song of Life."
Keti Sharif – choreographer/fitness instructor
9.00am-10.00am
Egyptology Seminar: The Sakkara Pyramid Complex
Covers this wonderful complex that pre-dates the pyramids of Giza, its
sacred geometry, the Egyptian working of the blue faience, and more.
Moustafa Gadalla - international author and Egyptologist
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Visit the ancient Step Pyramid in the palm-groves of Sakkara
Coach excursion with outdoor Egyptian Picnic Lunch at Sakkara
Astrology Course: How to Understand the Geometry of Astrology
An intensive three hour course covering the basics of Astrological Geometry. Includes a print-out of your natal chart – learn how to decipher your chart.
Diana Flame – Astrologer and Marriage Celebrant (10am-1pm)
Hagalla – Festive Bedouin style celebration dance from Marsah Matruh, where the Western Desert meets the Mediterranean Sea
Mahmoud Reda – Founder and Principle Reda Troupe
2.00pm-3.00pm
Egyptology Seminar: Animism - The Spirited Science of Nature/NeTeRu
The Ancient Egyptian energy matrix— NeTeRu, and ways modern science is acknowledging the credibility of ancient wisdom and connection to nature.
Moustafa Gadalla - international author and Egyptologist
A one hour cultural documentary Musical Traditions from Upper Egypt – rhythms, story, folklore and song – featuring interviews with four musicians preserving their cultural traditions. Film by Omar Kamel and Keti Sharif
Earth Rhythms - A Healing Drum Circle
Group drumming works on the base chakra and is a great grounder. Using the Health Rhythms protocol Julie-Ann will facilitate a group healing drum circle that will de-stress participants and enable a release of what no longer serves.
Julie-Ann Odell – Director Dubai Drums and Cairo Drums
Experience a live stage presentation of powerful dance movement, emotion and gesture to reflect the Earth element in dance and Egyptian music – join in the movement, or watch, listen and enjoy Liza’s lively demonstration and commentary.
Liza Laziza Oriental dance artiste and Egyptian Music Ensemble
Sphinx Festival Evening Event - Earth Element
“Nile Gypsy Rhythms - Gypsy Drums and Earth Songs” 7.30pm-10.30pm
Egyptian Gypsy Music & Shamanic Traditions @ Makan with traditional vegetarian village dinner.
Visit a downtown Cairo cultural centre with an authentic Egyptian shamanic Zaar
display, drumming and singing with Traditional artists. Earthy, gutsy and raw!
Excursion commences from hotel, coach departs 7.30pm.
