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Ad for Entertainment at San Estefano Station
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This is a translation of the advertisement that was used to promote a show at San Estefano Station in Alexandria, Egypt. It appeared in Al Ahram newspaper on Tuesday July 2, 1889 on page 3. Interestingly, it calls the dance "Raqs Arabi" (Arabic Dance). ABOUT THE PHOTO: This vintage postcard shows what the San Stefano Casino in Alexandria used to look like. Click on the image below to see the advertisement in more detail. |
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The Advertisement
We Remind Audiences of the Night of Singing and Raqs Arabi Which will take place tonight at San Estefano Station As we have previously announced We have heard that it will be an evening of massive public attendance, especially by Europeans, and that tickets are nearly sold out! We urge people to take advantage of this entertaining opportunity and enjoy this troupe's performance before they travel. There is no doubt that audiences will find what makes them happy, and will leave happy. |
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About the Translator
Priscilla is a dancer of Lebanese heritage who enjoys researching the Golden Era of Egyptian dance. She owns a collection of more than one hundred classic black and white Egyptian films which is continually expanding. Priscilla has also gathered a large library of dance related articles and clippings from Middle Eastern magazines and newspapers, many of which she has translated from the original Arabic to both English and Spanish. Priscilla currently resides in Central America where she is a dance instructor. |
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