My beloved Egypt tell me something you like in Egypt in few words?

Question

For those frustrated and living in their tragedy. This question is to mention at least one thing you like in Egypt. I expect you can't answer it.
It's not our fault that you can't recognise yourself if you are Egyptians or any other nationality.
* If you are not living your own tragedy that affected your communication with people .. go on tell me one positive thing about Egypt.
* If you don't hate Egypt or Egyptians ... go on tell me one positive thing you have for Egypt
* If you think you know Egypt inspite you were born away or lived many years away ... go on tell me one thing you like in Egypt.
* If you are really Egyptian or friend of Egypt .. go on tell me.

If you are not one of the above and you can't tell ... what can we call you then ? I'm challenging you guys.

Answer 1

Wise Heart, your question is really a masterpiece. it compels everyone to open his/her heart and pour his/her feelings.well, i'll be brief and mention one thing to abide by the challenge. WHAT I LIKE BEST IS THE NATURAL SMILE THAT SHINES ON THE FACE OF EGYPTIANS, whether they know you or dont . it is like the sun that shines to make you feel blessed by warmth.

Answer 2

This may seem really strange, but the things I miss most about Egypt when I'm away are the things which really annoy us when we are here!

Lots of people have said lots of things ... the culture, the civilization, the people...etc.
However, when I really miss Egypt I would close my eyes and try to remember all the noise, the smells, the crowds, the dusty streets, the million little things which create that unique atmosphere that makes Egypt more than a country, but a home. I know that we are far from perfect and that we have lots of problems, but I even miss some of those problems! The first time I was stuck in a traffic jam after being away for a period of time I was actually smiling from ear to ear! The taxi driver was cursing and shouting and must have thought that I had gone completely crazy on account of the heat!

I can't pinpoint any particular thing or things. Egypt as a whole has a certain aspect which defies any attempt to define it. I just love it the way it is, and I hope that I can help if even in a small way in making it a better place.

Answer 3

I am American and LOVE Egypt. I have only visited there 2 times but I plan on going again and again. Yes, I can list many tourist places that are all wonderful but I love the streets with no names too. The man on the corner selling food and the friendly children that want to talk to you. I love the people of Egypt...I have never met such warm and loving people ever. You are gracious and kind. You know how to love other people and ask for nothing in return. My son in law is Egyptian and my future husband is Egyptian. The tourist sights are all wonderful..but it is the people that make you want to go there again and again.

Answer 4

Ohhh, I will try to be short, and in points:
1) The Skin’s culture: it is the minimum culture anyone has, it is always the religion and the race (well in this case: the nationality) , it is the culture which sticks to us like the skin…. I am Egyptian and I will remain Egyptian liked that or not,
2) Home: Even if I am surrounded by all the threats, I am safe; it is home, No one is afraid at home
3) The world around me: well after I traveled the world I found that the difference simply can be summarized: it is a different kind of sh^t ,well problems are everywhere but in different ways , and different amounts , but they are there
5)Acceptance : I am accepted home than in anyplace, it is true I am accepted abroad , but still in Egypt I can not be ,not accepted , I am accepted and can not be rejected
6) The dreamy life of the Egyptians: well, it is a disaster but also a privilege, one answerer mentioned ‘the simple life of the Egyptians ’ I can not keep myself not to laugh, he is from a country tell recently, was a desert Yes Egyptians are too simple , and too dreamy, maybe because they did not see enough, or they were crashed psychologically,, I do not know,, but life in Egypt is very simple, it is too simple that you love only to visit it,, and can not really live in it
7) Knowledge: I can know my enemies, and I can defend myself. I can read the people ,not because they are clear : but because I am used to them
Those were very personal reasons : why and what I like in Egypt,
But if I want to talk generally: well, most foreigners like Egypt because it is very cheap, really cheap, knowing that the Euro is the unit in Europe ,it is compared to the Egyptian pound as a unit also , the difference is that the euro is 7.8LE which means when I spend 15 euros in a breakfast, it is like 15pounds breakfast in Egypt, but actually it is 117 pounds,, lots of tourists come to Egypt and they do not intend to come to it,, they just ask for the cheapest holiday available and voila…also Egypt still contains lots of monuments about which they read ,while they were in school,
I Know a lot who came and want always to come back and I know a lot more who promised not to come back again even if it was free

I do not want to deprive all of the Egyptians here who are singing for the love of Egypt, their feelings and dreams ,, life is difficult for you enough , I feel sorry for you that you did not live what I lived in Egypt, so keep on singing

Answer 5

Just choosing ONE?!?! ok... just a little about me. Im an american Moslemah. Converted to Islam before i met my Egyptian husband. I've visited Egypt back in 2005 for 30 days. Now I live here since March 2007, with my husband and his family. Always loved Egypt for many reasons since i was a little kid.
Choose just ONE thing that i love about Egypt? Hummm.
.........My husband and i agree that Egypt stands alone with,
is Egyptian hospitality.
*Egyptian hospitality.

Answer 6

Egypt is Egypt. I cannot say a few things for fear that my answer will be too short. What we know about ourselves the non biased people know too. When honest tourists come they tell me:" I want you to know that my dream was always to come to Egypt, I worked so hard for many years to do it". This comment is almost a regular phrase that I hear from tourists. Then after our work is done that is to say explaining, drawing their attention to meanings of gestures and art developments through three thousand years, answering, making everything clear, showing the best angle for photographing, the landscape, the nature of the the people, and that of our country, telling them about the history, geography, what will they see in Luxor and Aswan after I leave them, waiting for the slow, the elderly and the small ones, exchanging email addresses, taking joint photos, advising them what is worth doing and seeing, warm goodbyes, warm thanks, wishing them the best and wishing to see them again with the rest of the family, after all this and much more, what I hear in 90 percent of my working days is that they are so happy that they came and that they intend to come back and will advise their friends to do the same.
Sorry if this is not a direct answer to your question, but it came from the heart and I can't think of anything more, again for fear of skipping an important feature that I should not escape.

Answer 7

I think Egypt is a beautiful country with citizens full of yearning. Things I love about Egypt--- the sand, hearing the pray calls, seeing all the people out walking, the food (yummy tomatoes and mango). Most of all- I love having Egyptians as my in laws, I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.........

Answer 8

I'm not egyptian, but do appreciate what I've learned and am learning by my exposure to the culture via those I've met. I like trying to understand what could possibly make people the way they are and egyptians are some of the most nationalistic, proud ppl. I've met to the point that it's not uncommon to hear it said by egyptians that they are the sweetest, kindest and most intelligent people in the world. However, those are the sentiments mostly shared by egyptians who haven't travelled out of egypt often, and when I've spoken w/ egyptians who have had the opportunity to distance themselves from that mentality by having lived in other countries there are always stories teeming w/ interesting reasons as to why egyptians seem to be so outwardly optimistic. The hell that is everyday life there for many (probably not the lifestyle of the ones who frequent this forum) + the massive numbers of people who haven't turned to violence, escapism via drugs/alcohol/just plain killed themselves would make a great case study for strength of character + how to overcome adversity--I just think egypt as a whole has more hope for its future since it's such a mess on so many levels if people used that strength of character and combined it with a reality check. What modern strength other than a proud character does egypt have? Try to be as great as your ancestors, you can do it and I hope you do.

Answer 9

hmmm, you want to know at least 1 good thing about egypt???? I don't think i have enough time to write everything i like about egypt here!!!! I don't "like " egypt... I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The people, the way of living, the landscapes, the culture, the climate... E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wrote it before...if my kids didn't need me here (in that cold-unsatisfied belgium) I wouldn't hesitate 1 second to move to my favorite country. This is not just a holiday-feeling, i feel that way already from the age of 8 !!! And now still...when i see pics or documentary about egypt, i feel like i am not in the right place, I NEED TO BE THERE!!! What am i doing in belgium anyway??? My home is in egypt, my heart is in egypt!!! EGYPT RULES!!!!!!

Answer 10

I love every thing in Egypt especially Egyptians.
we are kind persons .In Egypt there are a lot of monuments-I adore monuments-but the best thing in Egypt is the civilization .you are good Egyptian

Answer 11

Dear Wise Heart. I live in Scotland, and would like to tell you that, your very Egypt has enthralled me for many many years. I have never been to Egypt, but have longed to travel along The Mother Nile to visit Thebes and to humbly bestow my eyes on the Great Temple at Karnak. To visit the Museum of Luxor and see again the golden death mask of Tutankhamun. I went to our city of Edinburgh to see these magnificent artifacts and long to see them in this life time, once more, in the heart of your very Egypt. Not as a treasure seeker, just to feel the history and experience the wonderful customs and traditions that ooze from your great country. I would also like to visit the tombs of all the great Pharaohs Cheops, Seti, Ramses, Queen Hathepsut, Akenathen and look at the decorations and try to fathom, how your ancestors built these magnificent monuments to time. Long will these great people be remembered, no other country in the world will inspire such an illustrious past. You must feel very very proud of your country and your roots.