Tunisia welcomed arts fans for the 44th season of the month-long Carthage International Festival on Friday. One of oldest art festivals in Africa and the Arab world, the event will showcase 1,000 artists in 66 shows highlighting music, singing, drama, dance and cinema. Dozens of films will be screened for what organisers expect to be a large audience.
The festival's opening performance, "Gathering and Gaiety",depicted scenes from the daily lives of Tunisians, highlighting habits and traditions such as wedding and circumcision ceremonies. It also reflected young people's energy and their passion for fun and adventure.
Mona Yahya
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