Sinai Camp & Musical Culture Tour of Cairo
Middle Eastern Music, Percussion and Dance Workshops in the Sinai at Rocksea Camp 19th to the 29th of November 2011.
with Chas Whitaker, Maren Lueg and Shema.
RockSea Camp is a collection of bungalow / huts situated right on the Gulf of Aqaba near Nuweiba, The Sinai, offering instant access to beautiful coral reefs.
Optional tours available organized by Rocksea Camp, such as an overnight camel trip into the desert, day visit to the
Coloured Canyon, St Catherine Monastery and Mount Sinai.
10 days accommodation with a full large Breakfast, Middle Eastern Music, Dance and Percussion workshops, evening music and dance sessions in the atmospheric Bedouin tent at RockSea Camp and musical performance by local Bedouin musicians are included in the price of £420.
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“It was the best thing I have ever done, both educational and culturally immersive. It has inspired my passion for Arabic music even further”
“We did everything i wanted to do and more – trip of a lifetime. I would recommend it to anyone, especially those with an interest in Arabic culture” Jeff Dale.
For bookings and more information please contact Maren
Mobile Phone: 0044 (0)7727604212
Email: info@arabicmusicband.com
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Workshops
Rocksea Camp parties with visiting musicians.
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Tours from Rocksea Camp
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Rocksea camp overnight Camel Trip
Rocksea Camp Camel trek into the Sinai with local Bedouin
The accommodation is very basic.
Basic blankets will be provided but we are sleeping on rugs on the ground, so if you like to have more comfort you may like to bring a sleeping bag.
Over night camel tour accommodation
Rocksea Camp tour to St Catharine Monastery and Mount Sinai
One of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, St. Catherine’s incorporates the burning bush seen by Moses and contains many valuable icons.
Above the monastery is Mount Sinai (or Jebel Musa, Mount Moses), where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. This area is sacred to three world religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
If enough participants are interested Rocksea Camp can also organize a hike up Mount Sinai for sunset or sunrise, which is a fantastic experience. You need warm clothing and good hiking boots for this tour. This is a 2-3 hours hike up and 2-3 hours down
Sunset on top of Mount Sinai in November 2009.
Rocksea Camp Coloured Canyon
The Coloured Canyon presents one of the most magnificent rock formations in the world. The rock formations are an incomparable attraction: they vary from sandstone to limestone; granite and veins of basalt dominate the scenery through the entire hike. At some places, the rocks radiate crystalline colours, at others; they have a smooth velvety appearance. The canyon is almost 800m long.
Dahab
Dahab enjoys large numbers of tourists. There are many restaurants and tourist shops.
Chilling at Rock Sea Camp
TEACHERS
Middle Eastern Percussion – Chas Whitaker
Arabic percussion includes frame drums, goblet shaped drums (Darabuka) and finger cymbals. The rhythms are easy in their basic forms and so several can be learned in the workshop leading to a composition which could accompany melody or dance. Basic technique and correct playing styles are introduced and participants are encouraged to begin improvising and working together as a drum orchestra. Suitable for all levels of drumming experience.
Chas Whitaker- Darabuka / Douf / Riq / Zills.
Chas has been teaching and performing Middle Eastern Percussion for over 15 years . Chas has travelled extensively through the Middle East and North Africa and has studied in several countries. He plays in several bands and accompanies many Oriental dancers, specializing in drum solos. For more information on Chas and Arabic percussion in general visit – www.arabicdrum.co.uk
Middle Eastern Music Workshop – Maren Lueg
The course would provide a unique opportunity for musicians to explore the relationship between Middle Eastern and Western music.
Participants will bring their own melody instrument, which they already have a basic proficiency on and are able to learn simple melodies either by ear or from sheet music (provided). Arabic scales are introduced which do not use quarter notes but sound very “eastern” and melodies based on these scales will be learned. Improvisation is a very important element in Arabic music and participants are encouraged to explore their improvisational abilities in a supportive structure. Arabic music forms and scales with quarter tones are introduced and demonstrated for participants to help in their appreciation of Arabic music.
Maren Lueg – Arabic Nay Flute, Mizmar and Saxophone and Silver Flute.
Maren has been teaching and performing Middle Eastern and Balkan music for over 10 years playing Western and Middle Eastern wind instruments. She performs regularly with British and Arab musicians around the UK and has studied such traditional Middle Eastern wind instruments as the Nay (bamboo flute) and Zurna (double reed pipe) in Turkey and Egypt. Maren is currently working on her Masters in Arabic Ney and Middle Eastern Music at the School of Oriental and African Studies (London University). For further information and to hear some of Maren’s music please visit www.myspace.com/marenlueg
Middle Eastern Dance to live music – Shema
These workshops will help the dancer to gain greater understanding of Middle Eastern rhythms and melodies and how to interpret them. The main workshop focus will be on musical interpretation, technique, styling and fluidity and developing personal expression in the dance.
Shema, Middle Eastern dance.
“Beautiful and delicately lovely…[her] versatility and musicality…an absolute joy to behold”
Shema is an internationally acclaimed UK-based professional Dance Artist, Musician and Writer, in demand all over the world for her dynamic and authentic performances and exceptional teaching skills. She specialises in Raqs Sharqi (literally ‘Eastern Dance’, or Arabic dances) and Raqs Maghrebi (Dance of the West, or Moroccan dances)
Shema is renowned for her elegant and feminine styling with a powerful yet sensitive approach to Middle Eastern dance. Always interested in the history and development of this art form, she presents Egyptian Cabaret, as well as traditional Folk dances from the Middle Eastern, Arabic and North African world, also exploring how they have developed and influenced modern styles.
These include Tannoura (Egyptian Whirling), Sai’idi (Northern Egypt), Khaleegy (Gulf region), and Moroccan Tanjaoua Sha’abi as. She is also expanding into using styles such as Turkish Oryantal, Debke and Moroccan Gnawa rhythms and she regularly works with live musicians across the UK. Shema has taught, performed and lectured in the UK, Canada, United States, Morocco and Egypt and she is honoured to both study and work with some of the world’s most talented dancers and musicians.
www.shemaraqs.com
www.tangerina.org
Music Session at Rocksea Camp Middle Eastern Music and Dance Holiday.
ROCKSEA CAMP ACCOMMODATION:
RockSea’s accommodation is comprised of wooden bungalows and bamboo huts, which can be shared between two people. Two clean and spacious toilet and shower blocks are within easy walking distance of all accommodation. There is one main communal meeting space where food and drinks are served and several “arishas”, sitting areas covered loosely with canes or other leafy materials scattered around the 400m long beach front. The sunrise in the East, rising over the Hijaz mountain-range of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf of Aqaba is probably the most spectacular sight in this area.
Please visit the Rocksea Camp website: www.rocksea.net for more info about Rocksea Camp.
10 days accommodation with a full large Breakfast, workshops, evening music and dance sessions in the atmospheric Bedouin tent at RockSea Camp and musical performance by local Bedouin musicians are included in the price of £420.
You are welcome to book additional nights before and after the camp at Rocksea Camp.
For bookings and more information please contact Maren
Mobile Phone: 0044 (0)7727604212
Email: info@arabicmusicband.com
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OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Nuweiba
The Harbour town Nuweiba offers golden sand beaches, bazaars and restaurants. Nuweiba is about 20 minutes drive from RockSea Camp . A taxi ride to Nuweiba costs about £4-5 return .Nuweiba is a less developed tourist resort on the coast of South Sinai, 70 km south of Taba and 180 km north of Sharm el Sheikh . In the early 80s Nuweiba was the favourite destination for independent travellers due to its ideal central location and its natural beauty. Nuweiba today is still an insider tip for tourists and travellers who are looking for a holiday off the beaten path.
Nuweiba can roughly be divided into 3 main sections:
Nuweiba Tarabin
Nuweiba Tarabin, the northern part, consists of a thick grove of palms, a shallow bay and the ruins of a Turkish fort. Tarabin is known for its lively orientalatmosphere. Restaurant by restaurant and bazaar next to bazaar gives you the impression of a colourful oriental market place. Along the beach you find lively outdoors restaurants furnished in Bedouin style with carpets and cushions that invite to lay back and relax and let the time pass by.
Nuweiba Dunes:
The Dunes are the extension and connection between Nuweiba Town and Nuweiba Muzeina. Along the shore a conglomerate of many camps and family owned hotels exist on a beautiful sandy beaches with spectacular coral reefs. The Dunes are divided in “Duna” and “Small Duna”. Most of the campsites and hotels are built in the southern “Small Duna”, while “Duna” stayed a romantic virgin place with simple accommodation of thatched beach bungalows, a few family owned small hotels and some small restaurants with brilliant views.
Nuweiba Port
Originally Nuweiba port was the summer location for the Muzeina tribe. It was a sparsely inhabited oasis, which came only into life in the late summer, when the Muzeina flocked to the palm groves to pick dates. The thriving trade encouraged the Muzeina clan to settle. They are running their own businesses by renting out their places as shops or other facilities to the Egyptian newcomers.
Nuweiba has a vibrant shopping area and several Banks and ATM machines.
Red Sea Diving and Snorkelling
RockSea : RockSea has its own private access to a coral reef teeming with wildlife and fantastic coral structures.
Ras El Shetan : Another Bedouin-camp that is about 30 minutes walk or 5 minutes by taxi, from RockSea Camp, has two diving places, there are magnificent coral reefs at Ras-Satan, a famous destination for divers, which has been protected for the past fifteen years.
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TRANSPORT:
You need to book your own flight to Sharm el Sheik or Taba for Rocksea Camp and to Cairo.
For example: easyjet.com offers flights from London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester to Sharm el Sheik.
Thomson offers flights from: Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle
Birmingham, Manchester and London Gatwick to Taba or Sharm el Sheik in the Sinai.
www.flight.thomson.co.uk
RockSea’s Airport Transfer
You need to book your Airport Transfer with RockSea Camp they try to get as many people as possible on each transfer.
For more info contact Maren: marenlueg@yahoo.co.uk
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This is a list of important items you might like to bring along on your holiday:
Travel insurance
Please make sure you have arranged adequate cover.
This hopefully goes without saying but it is extremely important.
RockSea Camps website: www.rocksea.net
Temperature
Throughout the month of November daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 28°C. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 18°C by by the sea and as low as 5°C on top of Mount Sinai. Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels generally you should not anticipate any discomfort from heat. There are several cosy shadow places (Arishas) to relax in and keep out of the direct sun and it feels warm all through the night and there is almost never ever any rain.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK citizens must have a valid passport ( must have AT LEAST 6 months remaining ) British nationals travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts only, for up to 14 days, do not require a visa, they shall receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival. For travellers entering Egypt via South Sinai and remaining in the South Sinai resort area, a free 15-day visa can be obtained on arrival. N.B. – If you are coming to Cairo with us from the Sinai – the same conditions apply as for entering Cairo – Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK citizens must have a valid passport ( must have AT LEAST 6 months remaining ) and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent ( have a crisp £10.00 note ready ) provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.
Rocksea Camp
You will need the following:
• Sun cream and after sun.
• Sunglasses.
• Sandals or waterproof shoes for the beach ( it is pebbly )
• Hat.
• Towels. ( RockSea do NOT provide )
• N.B. there are facilities for you to wash your clothes. Last yerar RockSea did NOT offer a laundry service apart from bedding. Washing powder available at RockSea ) We will try to find out if the can offer laundry services this year.
• Soap, shampoos etc.
• Swimming costume or bikini (it is OK to wear bikinis at RockSea Camp).
• Snorkelling mask, (if you prefer to use your own, otherwise there will be some available to rent at RockSea.)
• Earplugs ( In case the main road going to Jordan through the Sinai Mountains is blocked and the traffic is redirected along the costal road that passes by RockSea Camp. This only happens if there is major flooding in the Sinai Mountains, which is rare but it happened when we were there two year ago in November.)
• Electricity – 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are used – you will need an adaptor. N.B. RockSea Camp generates it’s electricity from a generator and this is NOT on 24 hours, (I’m waiting to hear back from Rocksea Camp at what time the electricity is switched off) hence –
• Torch and spare batteries – you will use your torch regularly.
There will be Wireless Internet access at RockSea camp if you want to bring your Laptop or Notebook it will cost (I’m waiting to hear back from Rocksea how much the internet connection is this year).
WORKSHOPS
You are very welcome to record the lessons for your personal use only ( not to reproduce them ) – e.g. camera, sound recorder etc.
Comfortable clothing is suitable for the dance workshops.
GIFTS / THINGS TO BUY
There will be local Bedouin women visiting RockSea Camp selling some home made wares like jewellery and scarves. For more expensive mass produced fare we can arrange trips to places selling these.
Sinai Tours:
St Catharine Monastery:
N.B – Shorts and tops that reveal your shoulders and legs are not allowed inside of the Monastery.
Mount Sinai and Coloured Canyon.
• Solid walking boots/walking shoes (the ground is rocky and uneven).
• Sturdy daypack/rucksack.
• Warm fleece (It can get very cold on the top of Mount Sinai.)
• Torch and extra batteries (We are walking back in the dark )
• Something to carry your bottle of water in (It can get very hot and you need a lot of water walking up Mount Sinai)
• Sun cream.
• Sun glasses.
• Hat.
Overnight Camel Trip
Basic blankets will be provided but we are sleeping on rugs the ground, so if you like to have more comfort you may like to bring a sleeping bag.
Walking boots or solid walking shoes.
Daypack/rucksack.
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Hat
Medicines.
Travelling abroad often means your system will need to adjust to the local conditions and diet and you may find keeping a personal supply of medicines to help you will be a good idea.
Acidophilus is a good way to keep up your resistance to stomach bugs and Imodium is also useful when travelling.
N.B. at RockSea Camp we are in a wonderfully isolated spot – and there will be a small supply of medicines on site but it is a good idea that you bring along any medications for personal use yourself. The nearest town is not too far away if you need to get supplies. For women – please note sanitary towels, tampons etc. are comparatively very expensive and sometimes hard to find in Egypt, bring a good supply.
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Musical Tour of Cairo 11th to the 18th of November 2011.
Our Musical Holiday to Egypt was great this year we saw amazing music in Cairo and in the Sinai and I have made a lot of good contacts with musicians and good teachers of Egyptian Folk and Art music for our next trip. We can offer very good one to one tuition with professional Egyptian musicians and music teachers for instrumentalist and singers in all Egyptian Folk and Classical instruments, as part of musical tour of Cairo on the 11th to 18th of November 2011.
Middle Eastern Music and Dance Seminar in Cairo :
Cairo
Tour to the Pyramids
Pyramids of Giza
Sakkara Pyramid
Red Pyramid
You might find cheap offers for flights to and from Cairo on the following website:
www.farecompare.com
www.flightcentre.co.uk
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Our Musical Holiday to Egypt was great this year we saw amazing music in Cairo and in the Sinai and I have made a lot of good contacts with musicians and good teachers of Egyptian Folk and Art music for our next trip. We can offer very good one to one tuition with professional Egyptian musicians and music teachers for instrumentalist and singers in all Egyptian Folk and Classical instruments, as part of our musical tour of Cairo on the 11th to 18th of November 2011. For more info click here.
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“It was the best thing I have ever done, both educational and culturally immersive. It has inspired my passion for Arabic music even further”
“We did everything i wanted to do and more – trip of a lifetime. I would recommend it to anyone, especially those with an interest in Arabic culture” Jeff Dale.
Cairo
Throughout the month of October daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 30°C that’s about 86°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 19°C, that’s 67°F. The average daily relative humidity for October is around 60%. Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels caution is advised. Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity for those in high-risk groups of possible heat disorders. Cairo is very big, bustly and very exciting !! It can take its toll on you and we advise taking it gently. Remember we are there to take care of all organising, which can be a bewildering and exhausting experience, so you will be able to focus on enjoying soaking up all the amazing sights and sounds. However we urge you strongly to realise that it is not like a European city and the state of the roads and pavements ( where you find them !! ) are in a very poor condition. When we do go off exploring on foot we strongly recommend you wear very stout boots or shoes, leave the high heels and soft shoes at home or for when we arrange transport to and from venues.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK citizens must have a valid passport ( must have AT LEAST 6 months remaining ) and a visa is required. A 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival for US$15 or the equivalent ( have a crisp £10.00 note ready ) provided the purpose of travel is for tourism.
Clothing.
Generally Cairo is hot in the day and warm in the evening – lightweight comfortable clothing is best.
Due to the cultural differences we advise you not to wear shorts – men never wear shorts in Egypt ( except the beach and very touristy areas ) and only boys wear them. For women you are very unlikely to get unwanted attention if you follow these guidelines – try to be accompanied by a fellow male ! It is as simple as that – people will assume you are married or related and you will not get unwanted attention. If you want to explore Cairo without a male companion or as a group of women the level of attention you will receive will increase but it is often gentle and good-natured. To help you minimise the sort of unwanted attention you would like to avoid then dress sensibly and in accordance with how other women do. So we advise for an easier and more enjoyable time you may wish to avoid exposing as much bare skin as possible so e.g. tops, which reveal your shoulders, shorts which reveal your legs. You can wear a modest headscarf if you wish or tie your hair back. It is up to you. Warmer clothing for the evening as temperatures might drop to 19°C.
Comfortable but stout shoes / boots to walk around Cairo – the surface is very uneven and not clean.
Solid daypack /rucksack, something to keep a bottle of water in.
Sun cream
Sun Glasses
Hat
Earplugs – if you find it difficult to sleep with background noise – Cairo is a 24 hour city like many other capital cities and is gridlocked with traffic most of the time and drivers use their horns every few seconds. It is impossible to escape the sounds of Cairo but it is not unbearable where we are staying.
Mosquito spray – Unfortunately there are mosquitoes in Cairo – you are not at risk of contracting Malaria but to avoid bites the hotel will provide you with anti mosquito tablets for an electric device used in the bedrooms and they do have meshing on the windows. They are partially successful and you may want to add some spray to your arsenal! Do not be too alarmed – in comparison to other places in the world the discomfort caused by them is minimal but do bring some bite relief spray in case you do get bitten.
Street theft is extremely rare in Cairo and you will be able to walk quite freely around and take pictures etc. without any hassle in the non-tourist areas – if you wish to go to more touristy areas then all sensible precautions to avoid pickpockets etc. should be taken and leave all visible valuables behind. Cairo is seen as one of the safest cities in the world crime wise, so do not be overly concerned about safety.
MONEY
It is a good idea to have changed some money in advance so you have a supply of Egyptian Pounds when you arrive. N.B. small denomination notes are very rare in Cairo and hence getting change from people can be very difficult – try to bring as small as possible denominations. ATM’s are found all over Cairo BUT we advise you to NOT rely on them – we have had and heard of other people experiencing problems with them not dispensing cash but actually debiting the account. If you do want to use them we will advise where it is safest to do so. Do remember to inform your bank you intend to use your card abroad otherwise they will block your card after one transaction as they will assume it has been stolen. A much better idea is to bring some American Express Traveller Cheques – we will show you where their branch is in Cairo to safely exchange.
HOTEL – PENSION ROMA
£15 a night per large room with shower.
You can visit their website for a preview of the rooms and there facilities - http://www.pensionroma.com.eg/english/pensionroma.htm
N.B – they do have free wireless internet so if you want to bring your laptop along you can check your emails etc. They do NOT have computers to use – we can take you to Cyber Cafes nearby if you need access to the Internet. They do have secure lock up facilities for your valuables. There is a basic breakfast available but no real restaurant facilities to speak of, we will be often eating out.
EATING OUT
It is better to eat in places were Egyptian people eat – they know where places serve good healthy food and we will take you to a range of eateries. N.B you have more chance of getting food poisoning in 3-5 Star Hotels and tourist eateries ( we know – we have had the dubious pleasure ! ) There are not too many places to eat out at, but we have found a nice selection, some for more traditional Egyptian food and others which have a bash at Western style dishes. We didn’t have too many problems in Cairo with stomach upsets ( once we realised to avoid those touristy joints ) but it is a good idea to bring Imodium just in case – if you do get a stomach upset, the quickest cure is Antinal, which you can buy in every pharmacy in Egypt . Antinal kills all the stomach bacteria both good and bad; you need to take Acidophilus after a course of Antinal to build up your healthy bacteria. Hopefully none of us will get anything but it is best to be prepared.
WATER
When in Cairo and Egypt as a whole, avoid drinking any tap water unless it has been completely sterilised by either boiling, filtering or chemical treatments. Travellers from outside of Egypt will not be used to the high levels of bacteria found in Cairo’s tap water and will be sure to suffer from diarrhoea when drinking local water. Therefore, it is essential to stick to bottled water when in Cairo, which is readily available at most grocery stores – although do make sure that the cap is sealed. Don’t rinse your mouth out with tap water when you scrub your teeth – use bottled water. Don’t accept a bottle of water in a restaurant unless you’ve seen it being opened. It may have been an empty bottle which they have filled with tap water. Also worth noting, avoid any uncooked fruit or vegetables, including salads, in case they have been washed with tap water. Food from restaurants is safest when piping hot. This is the standard advice copied from a travel site and we broadly agree – we will help you with buying “untampered” water bottles.
EGYPTIAN SIM CARDS / MOBILE PHONES
You can by Egyptian Sim cards for a mobile phone quite cheaply in Cairo and then it is possible to make cheap calls in Cairo – a good way to keep in touch with us if you decide to do some exploring without us. Also calls back to the UK will be cheaper.
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Middle Eastern Music, Percussion and Dance Camp www.arabicmusicband.com
Terms and Condition
Maren Lueg, Charles Whitaker and Emma Lucy Cole are offering Middle Eastern Music
and Dance workshops and seminars.
1) Subject matter
a) The workshops and seminars are conducted at Rocksea Camp in the Sinai, Egypt. The content of each respective workshop may vary from year to year.
b) Maren Lueg acts in connection with this offering as an intermediary or consultant
for services on behalf of third party service providers (e.g. camp operators, hotel
suppliers and others). The corresponding rental or accommodation contract is
concluded directly between the customer and the service provider. The terms and
conditions of the service providers apply for each rental or accommodation contract.
These will be made known to the customer prior to booking. In this way, any
agreement concluded between the customer and Maren Lueg is merely a business
facilitation measure. Maren Lueg provides only the service of conscientious
management in the arrangement of an agreement between the customer and the
service provider. The provision of the service itself is not part of the contract between the customer and Maren Lueg.
2) Payments
Payment of the amount agreed between the
participant and the Maren Lueg falls due within one week of receipt of written
confirmation. The workshop fee is to be paid to the account of Maren Lueg stating the invoice number. Maren Lueg reserves the right to withdraw, if the payment is overdue. If Maren Lueg has been authorized for collection of customer payments by the service provider, Maren Lueg will keep such amounts secure and separate from her own assets, or will transfer the payment immediately to the service provider. It is not possible to change the booking after the booking has been confirmed; in the case of cancellation, the payment is not
refundable.
3) Liability
a) Maren Lueg, Charles Whitaker and Emma Lucy Cole are responsible for the design
and artistic execution of the workshops. No liability can be assumed by them, should
execution of the Workshops become impossible due to circumstances outside their
control (e.g. climatic conditions. outbreak of hostilities).
b) Maren Lueg is only liable for the careful selection of information and advice in the
consultation and proper disclosure to the customer. No liability for the accuracy of
information or instructions is accepted, except where a special information contract
has been agreed. Maren Lueg is responsible for ensuring that the negotiation, the
booking process, fee collection and submission of travel documents is carried out with due care and attention to recognized business practice. In her capacity as
consultant only, Maren Lueg is not responsible for the reservation request itself or the execution of the corresponding agreement between the participant and the tour
operator and service provider. As intermediary, she can give no guarantee of a
successful outcome of the consultancy work itself. Maren Lueg is liable only for her
own area of responsibility in the activity of consultancy, that is any mistakes she may have made, either personally or by her employees or persons acting on her behalf, such as bad advice or bookings with third parties not made in accordance with agreed terms.
c) Maren Lueg’s, liability is generally limited to willful intent and gross neglect insofar as any breach of obligation on the consultant’s part does not affect the consultant’s main contractual obligations or any claims for physical injury lodged by the customer.
4) Requested services
a) At the customer’s request, Maren Lueg may also coordinate individual transport
(e.g. flights, ferry crossings) and other individual tourist services (e.g. rental cars, hotel accommodation. excursions) based on the programs of different tour operators. The basis of these services is the current catalogue of the respective organizer. For these services Maren Lueg also acts exclusively as consultant. For liability, see Section 3 above. ln particular, participation in excursions is at customers own risk.
b) Maren Lueg is entitled to request the provision of a separate fee for her service as a mediator, as long as this is agreed. For the arrangement of air or rail travel tickets
Maren Lueg will charge a placement fee (service fee). This service fee remains
unaffected by any change or transfer of the booking, cancellation or non-use of
transport services. In these cases, the service provider may incur additional costs and /or Maren Lueg may apply additional designated service charges. The amount and settlement dates for the respective charges apply as listed on Maren Lueg website: www.arabicmusicband.com unless otherwise agreed.
5) General Business conditions; cancellation
a) Execution of the workshops is governed by the general terms and conditions of
Maren Lueg as published. In the case of withdrawal from any Workshop agreement,
reimbursement of amounts already paid will be adjusted by any deposits/expenditures incurred.
b) Provision of arranged services is governed by the general terms and conditions of
the particular service provider. ln the case of cancellation of a travel or transport
contract, Maren Lueg may request reimbursement from the customer of any
cancellation fees, whether already incurred by her or for which she will be liable.
6) Travel documents
The relevant workshop materials and travel documents of the selected service will be sent immediately to the customer. The submission by post is at the exclusive risk of the customer. Maren Lueg is not required to replace lost documents free of charge. This does not apply if Maren Lueg is responsible for the loss. The customer is obliged to immediately examine the content of the documents sent and inform Maren Lueg right away of deviations and missing documents or other discrepancies.
7) Insurance cover; Entry requirements
a) The Customer is obliged to inform themselves carefully about adequate insurance
coverage. Maren Lueg recommends taking out travel insurance that includes full
medical cover and cancellation insurance and repatriation in case of accident or
illness.
b) The customer is fully responsible for compliance with all implementation of the
travel arrangements (such as passport – visa and health requirements). Any losses that may arise as a result of failure to follow these rules, in particular the payment of
cancellation costs, have to be borne by the customer. lf the customer has asked Maren Lueg for the procurement of a visa, Maren Lueg is not liable for the timely issue or access through the respective diplomatic representation, unless Maren Lueg is responsible for the delay.
8) Asserting claims
Customer claims against Maren Lueg. Charles Whitaker or Emma Lucy Cole for
improper fulfilment of the advisory and/ or mediation services and/ or execution of
the workshops must be made in writing within a month. The period begins with the
contractual end of the workshops or the mediated travel service, but not earlier than the date on which the fact constituting the claim has come to the attention of the customer. The deadline is not deemed to be observed by asserting claims against the service providers (travel companies) which rendered or should have rendered the service in question.
The assertion of claims is not excluded in cases where they could not be lodged in time for reasons which are no-one’s fault.
9) Limitation
Customer claims against Maren Lueg, for whatever legal reason, but not including the client’s claims in tort, shall lapse after one year. The period begins with the end of the circumstances that gave rise to the claim against Maren Lueg, or without gross negligence ought to have claimed.
Should negotiations with Maren Lueg be under way concerning claims asserted or the circumstances on which the claim is based, the expiry thereof shall be postponed until the customer or Maren Lueg refuses to continue the negotiations.
10) Choice of Law; Jurisdiction
The parties agree that all services provided by Maren Lueg and their implementation shall be governed by German law. For all disputes that may arise from the contract between Maren Lueg and the customer, arbitration shall be by the court at the registered office of Maren Lueg.
11) Severability clause
Should one or more provisions of this contract in whole or in part, be void, the
validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
Should one or more provisions of this contract in whole or in part, be void, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
Terms and Condition in German
ENTWURF AGB für Maren Lueg
1. Vertragsgegenstand
Maren Lueg bietet Middle Eastern Music and Dance workshops an.
a) Die workshops werden beim Rocksea Camp Sinai, und fakultativ in Kairo, jeweils Ägypten, durchgeführt. Der Inhalt der jeweiligen workshops wird einzelvertraglich festgelegt.
b) Maren Lueg tritt in Zusammenhang mit diesem Angebot als Vermittler für Leistungen im Auftrag fremder Leistungsträger (z.B. camp-Betreiber, Hotelanbieter usw.) auf. Der entsprechende Miet- oder Beherbergungsvertrag wird direkt zwischen dem Kunden und dem jeweiligen Leistungsträger geschlossen. Für diesen Miet- oder Beherbergungsvertrag gelten die die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen des jeweiligen Leistungsträgers, welche dem Kunden vor Buchung bekanntgegeben werden. Zwischen dem Kunden und Maren Lueg wird somit ausschließlich ein Geschäftsbesorgungsvertrag geschlossen. Die von der Maren Lueg zu erbringende Leistung ist ausschließlich die gewissenhafte Geschäftsbesorgung, also die mit der gebotenen Sorgfalt durchgeführte Vermittlung eines Vertragsabschlusses zwischen dem Kunden und dem Leistungsträger. Die Erbringung der Leistung selbst ist nicht Bestandteil des Vertrages zwischen dem Kunden und Maren Lueg.
2. Zahlungsverkehr
Der Betrag ist innerhalb einer Woche nach Erhalt der schriftlichen Buchungsbestätigung auf das Konto von Maren Lueg bei unter Angabe der Rechnungsnummer zu entrichten. Bei nicht fristgerecht eingehender Zahlung behält sich die Maren Lueg das Recht zum Rücktritt vor. Sofern Maren Lueg im Rahmen der Vermittlung vom Leistungserbringer zum Inkasso bevollmächtigt ist, werden die Kundenzahlungen von der Maren Lueg vom eigenen Vermögen getrennt gehalten und treuhänderisch verwaltet beziehungsweise umgehend an den Leistungsträger weitergeleitet.
3. Haftung
a) Maren Lueg haftet im Rahmen der workshops für deren Ausführung und künstlerische Gestaltung. Soweit die Durchführung der workshops infolge von höherer Gewalt (z. B. Unwetter, Krieg) unmöglich wird, übernimmt Maren Lueg hierfür keine Haftung.
b) Bei der Erteilung von Auskünften und Hinweisen im Rahmen der Vermittlung haftet Maren Lueg lediglich für die sorgfältige Auswahl der Informationsquelle und die korrekte Weitergabe an den Kunden. Eine Haftung für die Richtigkeit erteilter Auskünfte oder Hinweise besteht nicht, es sei denn, dass ein besonderer Auskunftsvertrag geschlossen wurde. Maren Lueg haftet dafür, dass die Vermittlung, die Buchungsabwicklung, das Inkasso und die Übermittlung der Reiseunterlagen mit der Sorgfalt eines ordentlichen Kaufmanns vorgenommen werden. Der Reisevermittler haftet nicht dafür, dass ein dem Buchungsauftrag entsprechender Vertrag mit dem Reiseveranstalter und Leistungsträger zustande kommt. Der Vermittlungserfolg selbst wird nicht geschuldet. Der Reisevermittler haftet nur für den eigenen Verantwortungsbereich im Rahmen der Vermittlungstätigkeit, also für Vermittlungsfehler, die er selbst oder seine Mitarbeiter oder seine Erfüllungsgehilfen begangen haben, z. B. fehlerhafte Beratung oder nicht auftragsgemäße Buchung bei Dritten.
c) Die Haftung von Maren Lueg ist insgesamt auf Vorsatz und grobe Fahrlässigkeit beschränkt, soweit eine etwaige Pflichtverletzung des Reisevermittlers nicht vertragliche Hauptpflichten des Reisevermittlers oder Ansprüche des Kunden aus Körperschäden betrifft.
4. Wunschleistungen
a) Maren Lueg vermittelt außerdem auf Wunsch des Kunden einzelne Beförderungsleistungen (z.B. Flüge, Fährpassagen), sonstige touristische Einzelleistungen (z.B. Mietwagen, Hotelübernachtungen, Ausflüge) aus den Programmen unterschiedlicher Reiseveranstalter. Grundlage ist hierbei der aktuelle Katalog des jeweiligen Veranstalters. Für diese Leistungen tritt die Maren Lueg ebenfalls ausschließlich als Vermittler auf. Für die Haftung gilt oben 3. Insbesondere die Teilnahme an Ausflügen erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr des Kunden.
b) Maren Lueg ist berechtig, für ihre Vermittlungsleistung eine gesonderte Vergütung zu verlangen, sofern dies vereinbart ist. Bei Beauftragung zur Vermittlung eines Linienflugscheins oder einer Bahnfahrkarte erhebt Maren Lueg ein Vermittlungsentgelt (Serviceentgelt) für die Vermittlungsleistung. Dieses Serviceentgelt bleibt von einer Umbuchung, einem Rücktritt oder einer Nichtinanspruchnahme der Beförderungsleistung unberührt. In diesen Fällen können weitere vom Leistungsträger geforderte Gebühren oder /und von uns ausgewiesene Serviceentgelte anfallen. Soweit nicht anders vereinbart, gelten für Höhe und Fälligkeit der jeweiligen Entgelte die auf der Internetseite von Maren Lueg bekanntgegebenen Serviceentgelte.
5. Allg. Geschäftsbedingungen; Storno
a) Für die Durchführung der workshops gelten die vorliegenden Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen von Maren Lueg. Im Falle eines Rücktritts vom workshop-Vertrag wird der zu leistende Aufwendungsersatz mit bereits geleisteten Anzahlungen verrechnet.
b) Bezüglich der vermittelten Leistungen gelten die Allgemeinen Geschäfts- und Beförderungsbedingungen des jeweiligen Leistungsträgers. Im Falle eines Rücktritts vom Reise- oder Beförderungsvertrag kann Maren Lueg für den Kunden bereits verauslagte oder noch zu verauslagende Aufwendungen gegenüber dem Leistungsträger (Stornokosten) von dem Kunden einfordern.
6. Reiseunterlagen
Die Workshop-Unterlagen wie die Reiseunterlagen werden dem Kunden je nach Wahl unverzüglich nach Zurverfügungstellung seitens des Reiseveranstalters oder des Leistungsträgers zugesandt. Die Zusendung auf dem Postweg erfolgt auf ausschließliches Risiko des Kunden. Maren Lueg ist nicht verpflichtet, abhanden gekommene oder verloren gegangene Unterlagen kostenlos zu ersetzen. Dies gilt nicht, wenn er den Verlust zu vertreten hat. Der Kunde ist nach sofortiger Prüfung der übersandten Unterlagen verpflichtet, die Firma xy über etwaige Abweichungen, fehlende Unterlagen oder sonstige Unstimmigkeiten unverzüglich zu unterrichten.
7. Versicherungsschutz; Einreisebestimmungen
a) Der Kunde verpflichtet sich weiterhin, sich sorgfältig über ausreichenden Versicherungsschutz zu informieren. Maren Lueg empfiehlt den Abschluss einer Reiserücktrittskostenversicherung sowie den Abschluss einer Versicherung zur Deckung der Rückführungskosten bei Unfall oder Krankheit.
b) Der Kunde ist für die Einhaltung aller für die Durchführung der Reise wichtigen Vorschriften (z. B. Pass-, Visa- und Gesundheitsvorschriften) selbst verantwortlich. Alle Nachteile, welche aus der Nichtbefolgung dieser Vorschriften erwachsen, insbesondere die Zahlung von Rücktrittskosten, gehen zu seinen Lasten. Wenn der Kunde Maren Lueg mit der Besorgung notweniger Visa beauftragt hat, haftet die Maren Lueg nicht für die rechtzeitige Erteilung oder den Zugang durch die jeweilige diplomatische Vertretung, es sei denn, die Maren Lueg hat die Verzögerung zu vertreten.
8. Geltendmachung von Ansprüchen
Ansprüche des Kunden gegenüber Maren Lueg wegen nicht vertragsgemäßer Erfüllung der Beratungs- und/oder Vermittlungsleistungen und /oder der Durchführung der workshops müssen innerhalb eines Monats geltend gemacht werden. Hierfür wird die Schriftform empfohlen. Die Frist beginnt mit dem vertraglich vorgesehenen Ende der Workshops beziehungsweise der vermittelten Reiseleistung, jedoch nicht früher als zu dem Zeitpunkt, an dem der Kunde von dem die Ansprüche begründenden Tatsachen Kenntnis erlangt hat. Die Frist wird nicht gewahrt durch die Geltendmachung von Ansprüchen gegenüber den Leistungsträgern (Reiseunternehmen), welche die vermittelte Reiseleistung zu erbringen hatten oder erbracht haben. Die Geltendmachung von Ansprüchen ist nicht ausgeschlossen, wenn die fristgerechte Geltendmachung unverschuldet unterblieb.
9. Verjährung
Ansprüche des Kunden gegenüber Maren Lueg, gleich aus welchem Rechtsgrund, jedoch mit Ausnahme der Ansprüche des Kunden aus unerlaubter Handlung, verjähren in einem Jahr. Die Verjährung beginnt mit dem Ende des Jahres, in dem der Anspruch entstanden ist und der Kunde von den Umständen, die den Anspruch gegen Maren Lueg begründen, Kenntnis erlangt hat oder ohne grobe Fahrlässigkeit hätte erlangen müssen. Schweben zwischen Maren Lueg Verhandlungen über geltend gemachte Ansprüche oder die den Anspruch begründenden Umstände, so ist die Verjährung gehemmt, bis der Kunde oder Maren Lueg die Fortsetzung der Verhandlungen verweigert.
10. Rechtswahl; Gerichtsstand
Die Parteien vereinbaren für alle von Maren Lueg erbrachten Leistungen und deren Durchführung die Geltung deutschen Rechts. Für alle Streitigkeiten aus dem zwischen Maren Lueg und dem Kunden abgeschlossenen Vertrag ist das Gericht am Sitz Maren Lueg zuständig.
11. Salvatorische Klausel
Sollte eine oder mehrere Bestimmungen dieses Vertrages ganz oder teilweise rechtsunwirksam sein, so wird dadurch die Gültigkeit der übrigen Bestimmungen nicht berührt.
