Stambeli rhythms echo through the old city of Tunis as part of Ramadan festival

Record ID: 1985393

  • Title: Stambeli rhythms echo through the old city of Tunis as part of Ramadan festival
  • Date: 23rd March 2025
  • Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) TUNISIAN DESIGNER, SOFIEN BEN GAMRA, SAYING: "Truthfully, I couldn't say no to this initiative because it comes as part of revitalizing the Tunisian old city and also as a Ramadan evening gathering for Tunisian families. Especially, as you can see, the place is very beautiful, so on the contrary, it encourages me more to continue my creativity and inno
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  • Keywords: Africa Festival Ramadan Tunis old city Tunisia
  • Location: TUNIS, TUNISIA
  • City: TUNIS, TUNISIA
  • Country: Tunisia
  • Topics: Africa,Arts/Culture/Entertainment
  • Reuters ID: LVA003096722032025RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:The historic city center of Tunis pulsed with life as the Quatuor Stambeli Troupe performed at the National Heritage Institute, as part of the ‘Medina of Lights’ festival.
    Spanning over a week, the festival included musical performances, seminars, art workshops and other events to provide Tunisian families and tourists a space to enjoy cultural activities during the holy month of Ramadan.
    According to Hedi Chouria, executive director of Destination Management Organisation (DMO) Tunis Carthage, the goal of the festival is "to revitalize tourism” and introduce the old city from a “different perspective” through varied programming.
    The initiative featured its fourth edition this year and takes advantage of the authenticity of the old city which gets busier than usual during the month of Ramadan when Tunisians from different parts of the country visit to buy clothes and food for upcoming Eid celebrations.
    (Production: Jihed Abidellaoui)
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