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When Opera Stopped A Street Cleaner in Masr El Gedida
In the heart of Masr El Gedida, what began as a random encounter between two strangers quickly turned into a moment that reminded everyone how art connects us in the most unexpected ways.
An Unexpected Harmony
It started when a university professor, walking down one of the quiet streets of Masr El Gedida, began singing opera to himself. The sound echoed softly through the morning air and caught the attention of a street cleaner nearby.
But instead of ignoring him or asking for money, the cleaner stopped, smiled, and listened.
He then approached the professor, not with a request, but with praise.
He told the professor how beautiful opera sounded and how he understood that it wasn’t just about music; it was storytelling through song.
What touched the professor most wasn’t just the compliment, but the depth of the man’s understanding. While many had given him strange looks for singing opera in the street, this man saw its meaning.
A Shared Love for Art
The cleaner even compared the opera piece to an old Layla Morad film, saying both carry the same soul; emotions woven through melody.
It was a moment that bridged worlds: one man of academia, the other of hard work, both moved by the same art form.
And interestingly, this happened just a day after the Grand Egyptian Museum’s grand opening; where opera and Egyptian art were also being celebrated.
Yet, this quiet street scene showed that appreciation for art doesn’t need a stage or a spotlight. Sometimes, it’s found right there on a Cairo sidewalk, between two people who simply get it.
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