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Advanced Journalistic Translation
Welcome to the unofficial website of Al Alsun's Advanced Journalistic Translation course
Students of Al Alsun, MIU, will be publishing their translation work. Their work will showcase some of the professions that were distinctive in old times in the Egyptian and Arab society. Although, some of these professions might seem trivial from a modern perspective, yet they still mark part of our heritage.


Al Dalalah
Who’s the Dalalah? The Dalalah is a woman who sells cheap and simple products. the way she makes people know her is by showing some...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 17, 20222 min read


The Magic of Papyrus
The art of creating papers from scratch is a difficult profession but nothing could beat the complexity of creating Papyrus. To know more...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 17, 20221 min read


Liquorice vendor: what is the liquorice and why people love it?
Liquorice is one of the most famous drinks in Egypt. The liquorice vendor is well-known in Egyptian folk life for roaming streets and...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 17, 20221 min read


Egyptian Super-Heroes!
Written by : Mahmoud Mohamed Edited by : Maha Tarek We're inviting you to learn about one of the strangest professions ever existed in...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 17, 20222 min read


Al-Daya: A profession since its inception we knew that it would disappear.
Al-Daya: A profession since its inception we knew that it would disappear. "Al - Daya" is a lady's profession that helps pregnant women...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 17, 20222 min read


Barefoot Bodyguards
Written by: Youssra Essam Edited by: Nourhan Adel El-Amshagy known as the modern bodyguard today, used to roam the streets in the old...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 17, 20222 min read


A Piece of Cloth Delivers Messages.
Written by: Nourhan Adel Hassan Edited by: Youssra Essam Street arts are important in all cultures all over the world, in Egypt “Al...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 17, 20222 min read


The Maker of Wooden Shoes
Written By: Sara Ahmed Edited By: Norhan Kamal Kamal The craft of wooden shoes is about to go extinct from Egypt, as there are fewer...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 16, 20222 min read


Al-Rifaiya and the snakes
“I swear to you, inhabitant of the place to come crawling by order of the benefactor” Al-Rifaiya is a name of an old Egyptian profession,...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 16, 20222 min read


One job that no longer exists
Translated by: Salma Ashraf Edited by: Farida Ahmed Have you ever thought about who was responsible for lightening the oil street lamps...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 16, 20222 min read


The storyteller: A hero that passed into legend!
Have you ever wondered where your parents and grandparents got you all these tales when you were young? No worries! We’ve all been there,...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Al-Qurdati: The Monkey Trainers of Egypt
Did you know that a monkey could earn a man a living? “Al-Qurdati” or a monkey trainer was someone who entertained people in Egypt for a...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 15, 20222 min read


All you need to know about the craft of traditional blacksmithing
Written by: Norhan Kamal Edited by: Sara Ahmed An Egyptian blacksmith in his workshop, taken by Hadeer Abdo Blacksmithing is one of the...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Five Thousand Years of Crafting Glass
Five Thousand Years of Crafting Glass Glass making is one of the most ancient crafts in Egypt, which has passed down from one generation...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 15, 20222 min read


“Al-Arbaji”... A profession against extinction
Chariots have been used as a transportation since the ancient Egyptian. In the third millennium, a number of Egyptians still own Karo...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Do matchmakers still exist till this day?
Credit: Isabelle Vincent http://thetartan.org/2017/10/9/pillbox/matchmaker There are a lot of jobs that no longer exist due to the...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 14, 20222 min read


A profession nearly buried: Sannan El-Sakakin (knives sharpener)
Do you know who is Sannan El-Sakakin (knives sharpener)? I’m going to tell you, he is a man who sharpens knives so that people can use it...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 14, 20222 min read


The Pianolist: What Happened to the Man of the Box of Wonders?
Written by: Heidi Hussein Edited by: Laila Wael “Four Girls and a Policeman” film This article is offering you a time travelling trip to...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Arabic calligraphy: An art going extinct
Calligraphy was a wonderful craft ancient times ago, but nowadays it is fighting the extinction because of advanced technology. To learn...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 14, 20222 min read


Egypt’s Khayamia handicraft: Surviving despite hinders
Remember the last time you saw a Ramadan tent or khayma? Didn’t you get fascinated by this one of a kind art? Khayamia or tent making is...
Journalistic Translation
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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