The holidays in Egypt, particularly religious, have an important place
in the calendar as a good Muslim country. In addition to Islamic holidays, there
important dates and political events that are traditional, the holidays in
Egypt consist of numerous and strict rituals that are carefully developed,
including every Friday, which constitute the holy day for Islam in which any
activity other than prayer is performed.
Colors
In Ancient Egypt, the Egyptians had a special meaning for the colors
used in their representations. The colors were in Egyptian painting, more
precisely in the frescoes and murals still remain today. The colors for the
Egyptians have great symbolic significance that goes beyond their ornamental
function. However as their works were not intended to be an accurate
representation of reality, the color palette used by the Egyptians was not very
wide. The colors its palette obtained from the different substances of mineral
origin. - Red: It
represented the barren and desert land, life and victory, at the same time was
a symbol of fire and fury. During the celebrations many Egyptians dyed their
bodies in red to symbolize their commitment and dedication to achieve their
goals. Red could be used to mean "anger", "destruction",
"death", or phrases such as "furious".
- Blue: Its meaning was different depending on the tone that was used, representing the sky and the color of the sea, as itwas also a symbol of life and rebirth. Many figures made in blue stones represent fertility.
- Yellow: Color of the sun, seen as something eternal and imperishable. The images of the gods were built with pure gold, yellow.
- Green: Its meaning was attributed to the vegetation and the beginning of a new life. It is the color of life and growing things like plants, symbol of resurrection.
- White: It symbolized purity and a higher power. It was the color of sacred things. In the rituals and ceremonies white sandals were used for that reason. Also symbolized cleanliness, ritual purity and sacredness.
- Black: It symbolized the "underworld", so the king of the dead, Anubis, was depicted in that color. Also represented the night and death, however, was sometimes used to symbolize resurrection and fertility.
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