World Famous Orchestras Perform in el-Jem This Summer
Two major festivals, the International Carthage Festival and the el-Jem Symphonic Music Festival, the highlight of the Tunisian summer festival [...]
Music
Alternative Sounds from Around the World Showcased in Carthage
As the summer breeze starts to drift in, Tunis will celebrate alternative music as the second edition of the International [...]
Tabarka Jazz Festival to Return after Four-Year Absence
The return of the Tabarka Jazz Festival was announced May 7 after a four-year absence and a new organizing committee [...]
Jazz Club of Tunis Brings Coltrane to Sidi Bou Said
On a windy night in Sidi Bou Said, patrons walk down the long, lit footpath toward the Palais Ennejma Ezzahra. [...]
New York Fundraising Concert to Help Tunisian Child Care Association
In the aftermath of the January 14 revolution, Tunisian civil society has grown active within the country as well as [...]
Shopping
Lose Yourself in the Souks of the Tunis Medina
Hafeth Blayech spends his days much like his father, and his grandfather did. In his small workshop in a narrow [...]
“My Truth”: Diaries of Former Tunisian First Lady to be Published
Former Tunisian First Lady, Leila Ben Ali, will publish her diaries in a book entitled “My Truth,” by the French [...]
Shop Smart in Tunisian Flea Markets
For foreigners and Tunisians alike who are looking for cheaper and more unique clothes than those found in regular clothes [...]
Art
What’s On in Tunis: June 5 – 12
Only few days into the summer, the streets are filled with energy as Tunisians students begin their vacation. School is [...]
Festival Brings Acclaimed European Films to Tunisian Theaters
Tunisian movie theaters will host the 20th edition of the European Cinema Festival, which runs from May 28 to June 7 [...]
Tunisian-French Director Wins Top Prize at Cannes Film Festival
Tunisian-French film director Abdellatif Kechiche won the prestigious Palme d’Or award Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival in France for his [...]
Tunisian Director to be Honored at Cannes Festival
Tunisian Film director will Ferid Boughedir is to be inducted into the French Legion of Honor at the Cannes Film [...]
People and Traditions
‘Hannibal’ Site to Preserve Remnants of Ancient Carthage
An initiative to create a new archaeological site to preserve the ancient Punic Harbors in Carthage was announced yesterday by the Culture [...]
Tunisia’s Sufis Uphold Traditions in the Face of Adversity
The following feature is the second story in “Tunisia’s Spiritual Pluralism,” a recurring series Tunisia Live is running about religious [...]
Spring Brings the “Spirit of the Flowers” to Tunisia
With flowers blooming and the sky clearing, spring is not only a time for rebirth and rejuvenation, but also a time [...]
Annual Jewish Pilgrimage Underway in Djerba
Hundreds of Jews from Tunisia and abroad began the annual pilgrimage to El Ghriba today. “The mood is festive. We [...]
Students Party Before Hitting the Books
A festive mood overtook downtown Tunis today as high school seniors celebrated finishing the athletic component of their national examinations [...]
Lifestyle
Writers and Their Readers Meet for Coffee in Downtown Tunis
The second you finish reading the last word of the last sentence of the last page of a book, you [...]
Tunisian Youth: Between Political Exclusion and Civic Engagement
Youth under the age of 30 played a critical role in fueling the 2011 Tunisian revolution that toppled former President [...]
Atheism in Tunisia: Diverse and Vibrant, Yet Still Taboo
This feature is the third article in “Tunisia’s Spiritual Pluralism,” a recurring series Tunisia Live is running about religious diversity in Tunisia. [...]
Students Party Before Hitting the Books
A festive mood overtook downtown Tunis today as high school seniors celebrated finishing the athletic component of their national examinations [...]
Culture Fail: Tips and Tricks for Not Looking Like an Idiot in Tunis
As an expatriate or tourist in Tunisia, there are always new things to learn about your host country. No matter [...]
Entertainment
What’s on in Tunis: June 11 – 17
As the heat begins to sweep the country this week, Tunis will treat you to a variety of activities to [...]
What’s on in Tunis: May 23 – 29
“Spines of Jasmine,” a new drama by director Rachid Ferchiou, is playing at cinemas across Tunis this month. The Hope [...]
What’s On in Tunis: May 9-15
Activists have declared May 8 the National Day Against Torture, and a new photographic exhibition on the subject is being unveiled [...]
What’s on in Tunis: May 2-8
Happy Labor Day, Tunis! Enjoy your break from work by reviewing some of the cultural events taking place in the [...]
What’s on in Tunis: April 25 – May 1
Visual art exhibitions take center stage this week with two shows continuing in Gammarth and Sidi Thabet and a third [...]
Food
Parisians Get a Taste of Celtia, the Tunisian Beer
The first festival celebrating Tunisian Celtia beer in Paris begins today and will last until June 15, according to a [...]
Hidden Gems of Tunisian Vineyards
After publishing our article on local wines in March (10 Tunisian Red Wines You Should Look (or Look Out) For), [...]
Sushi Box Premiers Japanese Fusion Cuisine in Carthage
Perched proudly atop Byrsa Hill in Carthage, Villa Didon is well known for its modern decor, exclusive restaurant, and incredible [...]
Dum Pukht Serves up Small but Solid Indian Favorites
Although Tunisia is home to a wonderful confluence of culinary influences as a result of its location on the Mediterranean [...]
Restaurant and Cabaret: El Mawel Offers Services with a Smile
Self-described as ‘a veritable gastronomical embassy,’ El Mawel is a charming restaurant tucked away in the neighborhoods behind Mohamed V [...]