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Live: Exploring an Egyptian rabbit breeding farm
Live: Exploring an Egyptian rabbit breeding farm

The Year of the Rabbit is looked at differently in Egypt, as the term "Rabbit" is a sign of wealth. In slang, when people say "it costs a 'rabbit,'" it refers to "it costs one million pounds." Among the farm animals in Egypt, rabbits have a unique place in Egyptian culture. Farmers would always hide their rabbits from the view of others, believing that people would "envy" their rabbits.

Although Egyptians take great care of their animals, rabbits are nevertheless used in one of their favorite recipes. The popular "Molokhiya" stew tastes the best when cooked with rabbit broth. Follow CGTN reporter Adel El Mahrouky to explore a rabbit breeding farm in Egypt and discuss more about the stories of rabbits at 6:30pm BJT (10:30 GMT). 

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Live: Exploring an Egyptian rabbit breeding farm

The Year of the Rabbit is looked at differently in Egypt, as the term "Rabbit" is a sign of wealth. In slang, when people say "it costs a 'rabbit,'" it refers to "it costs one million pounds." Among the farm animals in Egypt, rabbits have a unique place in Egyptian culture. Farmers would always hide their rabbits from the view of others, believing that people would "envy" their rabbits.

Although Egyptians take great care of their animals, rabbits are nevertheless used in one of their favorite recipes. The popular "Molokhiya" stew tastes the best when cooked with rabbit broth. Follow CGTN reporter Adel El Mahrouky to explore a rabbit breeding farm in Egypt and discuss more about the stories of rabbits at 6:30pm BJT (10:30 GMT).