Earlier in October 2025, Egyptian Streets hosted a particular ceremony at Bibliothek Egypt in Arkan Plaza to rejoice the winners of the Timeless Tales: Egypt’s Cultural Heritage Writing Competitors.
The competitors, held in collaboration with FairTrade Egypt and Bibliothek Egypt, invited residents of Egypt to submit first-person tales that explored the nation’s numerous cultural heritage — from historical and Coptic histories to Islamic, Jewish, and intangible traditions together with crafts, music, efficiency, and storytelling.
Over 50 considerate and transferring entries had been acquired. Judging them was no straightforward job. The submissions captured a variety of non-public encounters with heritage, reminiscence, and id, every providing a novel voice and perspective. After weeks of overview, 13 standout entries had been chosen for recognition.
High Three Winners
The highest three winners had been awarded product vouchers from FairTrade Egypt and handpicked books from Bibliothek Egypt. Their items had been chosen for his or her depth, originality, emotional resonance, and connection to Egypt’s cultural cloth.
- First Place: The Cairo I By no means Thought I’d Miss by Razan Salah
- Second Place: Our Gold by Maryam Saleh
- Third Place: Angel of Qurqumas by Dina Jalabi
High Ten Finalists
Along with the highest three, ten writers had been acknowledged as finalists. These entries impressed the judges with their creativity, emotional depth, and storytelling craft.
(In no specific order)
Extra Tales to Come
Whereas solely 13 submissions had been formally acknowledged, the Egyptian Streets crew was extremely moved by the general high quality of the tales acquired. Many entries that didn’t place within the high group nonetheless left a robust impression and should be shared.
Within the coming months, we will probably be publishing the highest 13 entries of every writer talked about above.
We are going to then be contemplating extra tales to be revealed on the Egyptian Streets web site as a part of our ongoing dedication to highlight private storytelling and cultural reflection.
We wish to prolong our honest gratitude to our companions FairTrade Egypt and Bibliothek Egypt for his or her assist, generosity, and shared dedication to uplifting Egyptian voices and crafts. Their involvement helped make this competitors not solely a celebration of writing, however of neighborhood and creativity.
To everybody who submitted their story – thanks for sharing your voice. You may have helped deliver Egypt’s heritage to life in methods that can proceed to resonate for years to return.
Keep tuned to Egyptian Streets as we start publishing the profitable and chosen tales quickly.