NubiaFest
2021
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Masida – Between Kingdoms, Throughout Epochs
→ Dobrochna Zielińska, Karel Innemée
The project focus on the unique church of Masida that has been built to incorporate and re-interpretate the petroglyph of a Meroitic figure. Its analysis will be a starting point to raise a series of questions about the image, its spot , as well as the history of the place in the borderzone of regions and epochs.
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Introduction to Old Nubian 1/5 – History and Writing System
→ Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei
Five introductory classes to the language and literature of Makuria.
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Digital History of Egypt and Nubia in Late Antiquity and Medieval Period
→ Organizers: Japanese Association of Public History. This lecture will be given in the 8th Congress of the Japanese Association of Public History.
This talk will explore the tools and projects of Digital History on Egypt and Nubia in Late Antiquity and the Medieval Period.
トピック: マイミーティング 時間: 2020年9月22日 08:00 PM 大阪、札幌、東京
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Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script
→ Irini Gonou, visual artist
Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script and alphabet and how to reproduce the letters of the old manuscripts.
Meeting ID: 722 2486 1779 Passcode: 8Dgfsa
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Introduction to Old Nubian 2/5 – Noun Phrases
→ Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei
Five introductory classes to the language and literature of Makuria.
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B for Bridge: Being the Bridge between Academia and Community
→ TNI, UNS, Mazin Khalil, Atlantis Browder
We want to further explore connecting academics and local communities both in Nubia and the Diaspora.
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The Kenyan Nubian Community
We would like people to learn more about our initiative the Nubian Souk and The Nubian Community of Kenya.
The Nubian Souk Team and Guests: Mr Mustafa Mahmoud - He’ll represent the Nubian Souk Dr Samantha Balaton Dr Johan de Smedt PHD Shuichiro Nakao PHD Fatuma Mohamed PHD (We are still waiting for confirmations)
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Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script
→ Irini Gonou, visual artist
Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script and alphabet and how to reproduce the letters of the old manuscripts.
Meeting ID: 731 9134 1453 Passcode: 7LuBtr
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Introduction to Old Nubian 3/5 – Quantification, Predication, Person
→ Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei
Five introductory classes to the language and literature of Makuria.
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Journeys along the Nile: Reflections on Travels to Nubia – Its Culture, People and Impact.
→ Tamara Dickerson of Astral Healing Arts Wellness Center, LLC; Christina Emeh Branch; Bernard Johnson, Dr. Runoko Rashidi (not confirmed yet)
We will be discussing our travels in the land of Nubia, how this trip impacted our lives, what we learned, experienced, etc. We will also discuss the history of the civilization and it's contributions to history.
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Sudanese Women in Revolutionary Art
→ Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures PAS
Working in Sudan on excavation and living with kind-hearted and open Sudanese people part of the year makes it possible to take a closer look at some of the jobs that no longer exist or have faded to obscurity. These observations and the need to preserve the Sudanese tradition coming from my love for this country and people, and that's why I wanted to share some examples of professions that may no longer be needed soon.
Meeting ID: 285 454 6072 Passcode: uC3Ykc
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Poetry Reading and Open Discussion on Self followed by Q&A
Reading of some poems inspired by Nubian Heritage from my forthcoming book and Friendly Chat with Young Future Poets who wanna share their work and experience and vision!
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Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script
→ old nubian script, coptic script
Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script and alphabet and how to reproduce the letters of the old manuscripts.
Meeting ID: 742 4960 4355 Passcode: 4FftNr
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Nubian Economy: Neither Capitalism Nor Communism
→ Marcus Jaeger
The paper deals with ownership and finances in the Nubian economy in the time after the Nubian kingdom period. Frequently, finances were lacking. Still Nubians have survived. Their culture has offered mechanisms to overcome such obstacles. The paper closes by looking at a few Andaandi and Mattokki proverbs, related to the topic of the paper. Input by Nubians and outsiders who want to share their insights into the Nubian economy is most welcome.
Meeting ID: 710 9125 5960 Passcode: 7CtJkt
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Introduction to Old Nubian 4/5 – More about the Verb
→ Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei
Five introductory classes to the language and literature of Makuria.
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Film Screening: Irki (My land) by Wael Gzoly
→ The Nubia Initiative
Film Screening of Irki, an award winning Nubian film about returning to the homeland.
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Nubian Week in School in Poland and Sudan
→ Pan od Historii, PCMA
Presentation of a cultural exchange program between a Polish school and schools in vicinity of archeological sites in El-Zuma and Old Dongola.
From 15 to 24 February our site was visited by Marcin Gostkowski, a history teacher from Warsaw primary schools, implementing the first part of the project 'We are only miles away'. The program is about establishing relations between schools from Poland and Sudan based on cultural exchange and willingness to help peers in a difficult financial situation as well as joint concern for local resources of the natural environment and cultural heritage.
In the first phase of the project, Marcin wrote down the needs of students and schools in El-Ghaddar, participated in meetings with local authorities and took part in the price-giving ceremony for best students.
Charity picnics in Warsaw and a series of workshops on the Sudanese culture are planned with the participation of volunteers from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology. The collected funds can be used to finance the purchase of school aids and organizing a series of workshops for children in Sudan on local archaeological sites and environmental protection.
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What Is Nubian Architecture Anyways?
I want to raise the question of Nubian architecture, what is it? where is it? And who makes it? For the past few years, the term Nubian architecture was redefined through academic literature, professional photography, and online search engines. So, as Nubians, I wish to discuss what we think Nubian architecture should be to work for us.
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Nubian Song with Ood
→ Siddig Fadl (Cultural Nubian Club in Den Haag)
An example of nubian song introduced with Ood (musical instrument) attached with translated summary in English.
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Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script
→ old nubian script, coptic script
Introduction to the Coptic and Old Nubian script and alphabet and how to reproduce the letters of the old manuscripts.
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The Matriarch: Nubia and Her Women
→ Hosted by The Nubia Initiative
From the beginning of time, Nubian women played and continue to play a central role to the integrity, dignity and sanctity of Nubia and its progress. This session aims to discuss and feature the dynamic dimensions of these role from ancient to modern day Nubian society.
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Art Markings of the Indigenous
Art making Virtual Workshop - bring your material of choice and 2 hours of your time to process
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Introduction to Old Nubian 5/5 – Sentences and Subordination
→ Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei
Five introductory classes to the language and literature of Makuria.
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Nubian Baskets: Tradition and Innovation
→ Willeke Wendrich
Nubian basketry colors the souk in Aswan, where traditional and innovative baskets are for sale. This presentation discusses ancient, historical and modern basketry and the women whose hands and minds created them.
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Faras – A New Nubian Font
→ Taras Press (Joel Mitchell, Amir Mesbahi), Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei
Unveiling Faras, a new design concept for a Nubian typeface (font), which takes cues from the Nubian epigraphical tradition and provides an alternative to Coptic influenced typefaces.
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Nubia Unbound: Being Nubian beyond Borders and Boundaries
→ Host: The Nubia Initiative | Panelist: Dimah Mahmoud, Menna Agha, Mazin Khalil
Who is a Nubian? What does it mean to be Nubian? Is it where we live? Is it the language we speak? Is it who our parent are? Is it what we were taught to be? Is it more than ancestry? What is Nubia to each of us and how do we connect with her and a motherland and with one another?
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Nubian Sayings
→ Elyas Khalil
I will be explaining Nubian sayings and proverbs
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Virtual Nubia – Digital Reconstruction of Nubian Monasteries
→ Maciej Wyżgoł
Presentation of a website "Virtual Nubia" created by researchers from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology allowing us to travel to medieval monuments discovered by archaeologists in Nubian desert from home.
The website contains a digital reconstruction of a monastery in Ghazali provided by architects Joanna Wyżgoł and Agnieszka Wujec (members of Ghazali mission) and a team of graphic designers. Monastery can be visited through a screen of a computer or in virtual reality using VR headset.
During the presentation I will show you around the monastery and briefly explain the process of reconstruction as well as tell you about our plans for the future.
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Explore Sudan: The Land of the Nubian Kingdom
→ Dr. Selma Haghamed, Dr. Ali Aldaw
This event will explain in pictures the tour program of historical and cultural exploration of Sudan, the land of Nubia. The program is for all participants including faculty and students who are interested in travelling to non-traditional and unique destinations. It is available as a virtual 5-hours tour or an onsite 7-day tour.
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Activism in the Diaspora
→ Mazin Khalil, Ramey Dawoud, and others
This panel will be about activism in the diaspora and the efforts of Nubian youth.
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NerdyNubian: Random Nubian Facts
→ Mazin Khalil
This panel will be a panel about random facts relating to Nubia going from movies to words in languages, etc.
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Closing Session
→ Dimah Mahmoud, Mazin Khalil, Alexandros Tsakos, Vincent W.J. van Gerven Oei
In this closing session we reflect on the past week of NubiaFEST and look forward to next year. Any comments, suggestions, contributions, most welcome!