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Egyptian artistans’ hand-made Ramadan lanterns get stiff competition from China, Smurfs and SpongeBob. Jon Jensen reports in Cairo.
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It’s Ramadan again in Egypt. And nothing symbolizes the fun and festivity of the holy month like the fenous, or lantern. But now, a flood of Chinese imports is threatening the traditional fenous. Originally published by Daily News Egypt on August 23, 2009.