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Clubs and
Cultural Activities
Clubs:
There are numerous clubs in the Khartoum area and much of Khartoum’s
social life evolves around meeting friends at the club for a drink,
a meal or some sports activity. The clubs are: The International
Community Club, the German Club, and the Syrian Club. The
membership in these clubs is generally restricted to people who have
the nationality of the club but the International Club offers
membership for foreign nationals. For membership details call Tel:
83-788787.
Cultural Centers and Libraries: There are several cultural
centers in Khartoum with library facilities and language classes for
a minimal fee. The University of Khartoum, French Cultural Center,
Geothe Institute and the Guba Khadraa at the previous U.N. Square
are some of the many.
The British Council: located in Abu Sinn Street,
Khartoum. Open Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 a.m. till 2:30
p.m. and in the evenings from Sunday thru Wednesday from 5:30 p.m.
till 8:00 p.m. Closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Public Holidays.
The Council has a library of many interesting books, periodicals,
CD-ROM service, computer service, and VHS video cassettes. BBC
World Service TV is shown live daily. Occasional seminars on
Archaeology and various cultural visits are presented in the
Center’s seminar room and/or the garden. Call 83-780817/777310 for
further information.
The French Cultural Center: The French Cultural Center has a
library where French newspapers and magazines may be read and books
borrowed with the payment of a small subscription or deposit. The
center also presents lectures, exhibits, musical recitals and films
throughout the year. Courses in French are available. It is
located east of the Mekk Nimir Street.
The Goethe Institute: The Goethe Institute offers German
films and on occasion there are concerts of classical and modern
European music. German language classes are held there. It is
located on Mekk Nimir Avenue. It also has a lending library nearby
in Khartoum I.
Miscellaneous Recreational Opportunities: On Friday mornings
at 8:30 at the Khartoum American School there are softball games -
players and spectators are welcome. The Hilton Hotel has billiards,
a tennis court and a health club available for non-residents.
Membership includes SD30,000 for three months, SD40,000 for six
months, and SD50,000 for one year.
The Grand Villa Hotel has a gym, a
health club, consisting of sauna, steam bath, jakoozi, and massage.
It has two swimming pools, one of which is confined to ladies’ use;
Karaoke room, snooker, and a tennis court. If you want to go
boating on the Nile, check the Sailing Club on Nile Avenue across
from the Kuwaiti Towers, or any of the larger hotels for planned
excursions. The Nile River is high during July and August, and it
is not a good idea to go boating during that season. However, when
the river is too low, it is not advisable to go out in a boat
either, you may get stuck in the mud!
Miscellaneous Cultural Opportunities: Call the Friendship
Hall on the Nile Avenue and watch the bulletin board for coming
events. It has a modern and comfortable movie theater. Visiting
dance groups, acrobats, etc. perform here.
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