Omran brandishes the sword of the Bishariya's figurative dance

A Nubian girl dances in the shade of the Hyglyg Tree

Members of various tribes sing along the walk to the valley for the last day's festivities

Bedouin poetry recital at the Fustat Wadi Al-Gemal Museum Tent

A leading member of the Nubian tribe caught in the rhythm

Bishariya elder (far left) with his tribe

The Siwans' spectacular dance

A young guest rides the pole dancer's back...

...while another, supported by Fustat manager tries to learn the trick

A guest tests his leaping abilities

The Bishariya winner of the rope-jumping competition

International television cameras roll

A Farafraweya enjoying the games; Omran, the youngest of Bishariya
photos: Injy El-Kashef

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