09-116

March

2023

Firyal Garden

Portsaid, Egypt

Miran Shoman

Support Team

Ahmed Azab

Participant

Doha Hassan

Participant

Mohamed Abdelhameed

Participant

Shahinaz Elsayed

Participant

Main Goal

In Firyal’s Garden zone in the European district, where Khedive Ismael choseto celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, the main goal of the team was to highlight and honor the heritage significance of the zone.

This urban area has witnessed countless memories spanning from the grand opening ceremony of the canal to the present day. Comprised of four individuals from different cultural and educational backgrounds, the team posed a fundamental question, how have the challenges faced by this area over the years impacted the collective memories of its inhabitants ?!

Objectives

To answer the previously asked questions, the team had the following main objectives:

Conduct interviews with the residents of Ferials’s garden zone, focusing on their memories, and utilizing Taracina as a central element in their stories.
Examine the cultural and traditional influences of the various nationalities that have inhabited the area, exploring how they shaped the environment, economy, and socio-cultural aspects of the zone’s residents.
Investigate the current situation and challenges facing the inhabitants insustaining their lives, building, stories and streets.
Define the circumstances and challenges faced by inhabitants in maintaining their livelihoods, preserving their buildings, stories and street.
Illustrate the main differences between the Tsracinas and the verandas. The verandas were mainly used by residents of the European District and the team aimed to explore how Egyptians modified them to suit their privacy.

Approach

The team employs various methods to examine the development of the narrative surrounding Bazar Abbas in Port Said over time. These approaches include:

Desk research: Conducting a thorough review of relevant literature, including research focusing on the significance of the building, as well as newspapers and articles.
Historical research: Seeking old photographs from people to gain insights into the past and visualize the life within and around the building during different periods.
Oral narratives: Collecting personal stories from individuals about the building and the surrounding area, capturing their experiences and memories associated with it.
Site visits: Actively visiting Bazar Abbas and its vicinity to observe and document its present condition. This involves paying attention to physical changes, ongoing activities, and the interaction between people and the environment.
Interviews: Engaging in structured interviews with residents, visitors, and stakeholders to explore their narrative accounts. These interviews serve to gather stories, experiences, and impressions regarding the preservation of the place as a cultural heritage asset.

Outcome

The team employed various creative methods to visually document the narrative of the people in Firyal’s Garden zone. They utilized presentation tools, manual sketches, music, old songs and video collages o showcase the historical events and stories that have significantly influenced the development of the region. The presentation effectively conveyed the contrast between architectural styles, urban fabric and social standers, shedding light on how these factors have shaped the area and social interaction. Finally, the team emphasized the socio-economic status of the European community and its ongoing impact on the present circumstances.

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09-116

March

2023

Firyal Garden

Portsaid, Egypt

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