Roua Khlifi

Roua Khlifi a regular Travel and Culture contributor in Tunis.

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A Tunisian woman wearing a protective face mask walks through an alley in the souk of the Medina, on the first day of a general confinement imposed by the authorities in order to stem the spread of the novel cononavirus. (AFP)
My days of COVID-19 quarantine in Tunis
March 28, 2020
A scene from the theatre workshop for children at the headquarters of L’Art Rue. (L’Art Rue)
Tunisian children find therapy in music
March 14, 2020
Members of the Tunisian Symphonic Orchestra perform at the Opera Theatre in Tunis. (Tunisian Ministry of Culture)
Classical music attracting wider audiences in Tunisia
February 15, 2020
A visitor examines books during the second National Exhibition of the Tunisian Book, December 20. (National Exhibition of the Tunisian Book)
Tunisian book fair bridges gap between publishers, readers
December 21, 2019
A scene from the play representing the prison of Mornaguia, “Without Chains” by Afef Andari. (JTC)
Tunisian detainees impress with ‘revolutionary’ theatre performance
December 14, 2019
Lively scene. Artists paint a mural in Tataouine. (JAAC)
‘Carthage Days’ celebrates contemporary art in Tunis
December 07, 2019
Tunisian actress Hend Sabry celebrates after receiving the Best Actress Tanit during the closing ceremony of the Carthage Film Festival, November 2. (AFP)
Nejib Ayed’s legacy lives on at Carthage Film Festival
November 09, 2019
An audience member trying VR equipment. (Carthage Digital)
Is virtual reality the next frontier for Arab cinema?
November 02, 2019
A Tunisian artisan displays traditional woven hats, known as chechias, at his shop in Tunis. (AFP)
Chechia market in Tunis keeps unique Andalusian legacy alive
October 26, 2019
Young dancers perform near the Old Medina of Tunis. (Dream City)
Tunisia’s Dream City puts art back in public life
October 19, 2019
A view of the beach in Menzel Temime.(Facebook)
Cap Bon’s Menzel Temime is a hidden gem in Tunisia’s northeast
September 28, 2019
Intricate designs. Ceramic kitchen utensils on display. (Carthage Days for Ceramic Art)
Berber pottery on display at Tunisia’s first ceramics fest
September 21, 2019
A scene from “Dido and Aeneas” by Henry Purcell, presented by Tunis’s Orchestra and Choir of the Opera conducted by Hichem Amari. (City of Culture)
Tunisia holds first edition of opera events
August 31, 2019
Artists perform near the cave of Althiburos. (Sailing Stones)
Tunisia’s Althiburos cave, an artists’ sanctuary in lush landscape
July 13, 2019
The screening of Yousry Nasrallah’s “Brooks, Meadows and Lovely Faces.” (Manarat)
Manarat festival takes movies to the beach
July 13, 2019
UK poster for Abdelhamid Bouchnak’s horror movie “Dachra.” (Courtesy of Abdelhamid Bouchnak)
From horror movies to folk music, Tunisian artist finds inspiration in childhood memories
July 06, 2019
Dancing to the beat. “Four Seasons” performed by The Ballet of the Opera of Tunis.(Carthage Dance Press)
Tunis celebrates dance ‘with dignity’
June 29, 2019
High hopes. Tunisian Cultural Affairs Minister Mohamed Zine El Abidine (2nd L) attends the inauguration of the Tunis College of Philosophy in Ksar Said Palace in the Tunis suburb of Le Bardo. (Tunis College of Philosophy)
The Tunisian college of philosophy is born
May 18, 2019
Poster of the Algerian movie “Vote Off.” (Facebook)
Algeria’s cinema production intersects with its politics, reflects today’s turmoil
April 27, 2019
Visitors look at books at the 35th International Book Fair in Tunis, April 7. (Tunis International Book Fair)
Tunis International Book Fair highlights principles of individual rights, equality
April 13, 2019