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Meet the Chairman of the Society of Special Mustaches in Egypt

  • January 10, 2015
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 A couple days ago, we published a photo series of interesting facial hair around Amman, Jordan. Now, we have scoured the net to bring you a new intriguing type of facial hair club… in Egypt: The Special Mustache Society. Captured by Metropolis Web, an international collective of young filmmakers and producers, the video showcases a unique group of gentlemen in Egypt who all share one interesting feature: Their large, whimsical almost cartoon-like mustaches.

The Society of Special Mustaches was founded in 1987 with about 15 – 17 members. The Society now boasts 151 members from all around the country, who share a passion for quirky facial hair. To join the society, your mustache must be at least 20 centimeters long, and you should be a friendly, polite, social man who is able to actively participate in the Society’s discussions. As a couple of the members stroll through a crowded Egyptian street, they are greeted with curious onlookers and Egyptians who want to capture a photo of something that is rather unusual. The chairman of the Society, Fathy Ahmad Mahmoud, says “taking care of your mustache is like taking care of your grandson,” a quote that quite clearly reflects the importance of the trademark on the Society’s members.

Metropolis TV specializes in telling the behind-the-scenes stories you don’t often hear in mainstream media, from kids who make “metal music” in Yemen, to a man who gives free academic classes to kids in a Pakistani park.

For more information: Visit Metropolis’s official website, and watch some of their quirky, insightful documentaries.

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Lena Kassicieh, a socio-cultural researcher, journalist and photographer, brings a diverse analytical perspective to BarakaBits. Of Palestinian descent, Lena writes inspiring stories about individuals and organizations working to improve their local communities. Her love of the MENA region shines through her work, and her energy, voice and perspective have been a cornerstone of BarakaBits vision.

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