This show is a colourful personal journey from the city of Vienna to Ethiopia by foot, then into the lives of Cairo’s rubbish collectors. My neighbourhood: The Zabbaleen of Cairo Christian Stejskal Event date: Thursday 1 September, 2016 at 5 pm. Location: Martin Hall, School of Divinity 'This show is a colourful personal journey from my birth city of Vienna to Ethiopia by foot, then into the lives of Cairo’s rubbish collectors, most of them Christian, whom I met during this pilgrimage. After finishing my walk in Axum, I returned to Cairo and lived with the Zabbaleen. Supporting myself as a violinist at the Cairo Opera House, I spent five years taking photos and listening to stories of their joys, struggles, tragedies and small triumphs. Through seven spoken word vignettes, photos and violin music performed live, this show recounts lives of the Zabbaleen and my encounter with them.' All are welcome and there is no charge, though a collection will be taken. Please feel free to share the invitation. If you plan to attend, it would be helpful to register via eventbrite (link below) to give us an idea of numbers This article was published on 2024-03-19
