Tunisia observes World Book and Copyright Day

TUNISIAONLINENEWS-On Friday, April 23 Tunisia observes the World Book and Copyright Day. Initiated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the event testifies to the international consideration given to books and writers.
On the occasion, a statement was released by the ministry of Culture and Heritage Preservation stressing that Tunisia gives a special …

Sousse to host international symposium on dialogue of cultures and religions

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- An international symposium on the "The dialogue of cultures and religions in literatures and arts " will take place on April 22 to April 24, 2010 in the governorate of Sousse under the auspices of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Bechir Tekkari, and Mr. Boubaker El Akhzouri, Minister of Religious …

Preparations for Arab cultural summit launched

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- During a press conference held on Tuesday at the International Press center in Tunis, official preparations for the Arab cultural summit adopted by the Sirte Arab Summit recently held in Libya , were announced.

Mr. Mohamed El Aziz Ben Achour, the Director General of the Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science (ALECSO), …

2010 Tunis International Book Fair to showcase Tunisia’s vibrant cultural scene

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- A press conference was held in Tunis announcing the forthcoming edition of the 2010 Tunis International Book Fair, which is due to be held from April 23 to May 2, at the El Kram exhibition Hall, North of Tunis.
The fair which is one of the country’s major cultural events is organized by the Ministry …

Heritage Month opens in Roman site of ‘Oudhna’

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The 19th annual Heritage Month this year will be held under the theme ''Heritage protection is the responsibility of all''.
The opening of the event which coincides with the International Day for Monuments and Sites took place on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the Roman archaeological site of ‘Oudhna’ in the governorate of Ben Arous. …

“Cinecitta” only Arab film screened in Athens’ festival

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Tunisian cinema achieved in recent week’s great success through winning several awards at African and Mediterranean film festivals.
After Mohamed Zran’s documentary movie “Zarzis” won the Tetouan’s City Prize in the short film category which was held in Moroccobetween March 28 and April 5, 2010,  Walid Tayaa’s film “Vivre” also won the same prize in …

Tunisian woman appointed Assistant Director General for UNESCO’s Administration

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- 45 -year old CEO at the Prime Ministry, Tunisia’s Khadija Zammouri was recently appointed assistant director general for UNESCO’s administration, by the new Director General of the UN organization, Mrs. Irina Bokova.
The news was announced by Mrs. Bokova in her address during a meeting held recently with UNESCO’s Executive Board.
Being the first Arab …

Tunisian painter exhibits in Morocco

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The “Grain de Sesame” cultural center in Rabat (Morocco) will host from April 20 to May 2, 2010 a Tunisian exhibition of glass painting dubbed “Octovioleta" by the painter Mohamed Salah Hammami.

The exhibition includes 16 recent paintings, including 8 large sizes (1mx86cm) and 8 other medium size (40cmx30cm) by Mohamed Salah Hammami during …

Tunisia: meeting highlights modernity in works of Arab women

 
TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Mr. Abderraouf El Basti, Minister of Culture and Heritage Preservation, inaugurated on Wednesday in Sousse, the 15th edition of the Meeting of the Arab creators, organized under the patronage of Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, President Ben Ali’s spouse and Chairwoman of the Arab Women Organization (AWO) on the theme “modernity in the works of …

Tunisian designers and models hit the catwalk in “Tunis Fashion Week”

TUNISIAONLINENEWS- On the prestigious scene of the Tunis Municipal Theater, famous Tunisian and international fashion models and designers hit the catwalk, on Wednesday at the 2010 “Fashion Week Tunis”, an event which has gained momentum over the years and is now attracting an increasing number of fashion houses.
 
For 5 days, from April 13 to …