"In Egypt, singing and dancing are considered essential on happy occasions. Professional entertainers often perform at weddings and other celebrations, and a host’Äôs family prestige rises with the number, expense, and fame of the entertainers they hire. Paradoxically however, the entertainers themselves are often viewed as disreputable people and are accorded little prestige in Egyptian society." Life stories of female performers in nineteenth & twentieth century Egypt, an incredible eye opener.
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