Roua Khlifi

Roua Khlifi a regular Travel and Culture contributor in Tunis.

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A view of the Saint Louis Cathedral from down the Byrsa Hill. (The Acropolium of Carthage)
The Acropolium of Carthage: At the crossroads of culture and history
June 16, 2018
Guest of honour. Libyan novelist Ibrahim al-Kouni speaks at at the first Tunis Forum of the Arab Novel. (Tunis’s City of Culture)
Leading writers discuss the state of the Arab novel in Tunis forum
May 26, 2018
Visitors look at paintings at the “Dwaya” exhibition in Tunis. (Breaking the Ice)
Tunisian and Libyan artists ‘breaking the ice’ through culture project
May 19, 2018
A scene from Emilio Calcagno’s “Four Seasons.” (The City of Culture of Tunis)
New ballet and choreography centre gives dancers long-awaited recognition in Tunisia
May 05, 2018
The Roman Capitol in Dougga. (Ministry of Tourism)
Dougga: Tunisia’s majestic World Heritage Site
April 28, 2018
Unique discipline. A scene from the forum’s opening show, “The Storm,” based on Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” (Tunisia’s National Centre for Puppetry Art)
Tunis forum shows puppetry is not just for children
April 28, 2018
Visitors browse books at the CREDIF stall at the Tunis International Book Fair. (CREDIF)
Tunis book fair puts spotlight on women’s writing
April 21, 2018
Crucial message. Egyptian poet Shirin Adawi recites a poem at the closing ceremony of the Tunis Poetry Festival. (Tunis Poetry Festival)
Tunis poetry festival aims to revive all forms of a deeply rooted art
April 14, 2018
Visitors are seen at the Art Gallery of the Palace of Kheireddine. (Union of Tunisian Plastic Artists)
Tunis exhibit celebrates long tradition of plastic art, highlights challenges
March 31, 2018
Tunisian artist Faten Rouissi shows a work that depicts the character of the Barker (L) bestowing the National Order of Cultural Merit to Virgil. (Khaoula ben Amara)
Challenging mix of modern art, politics and history in Bardo museum exhibition
March 17, 2018
A challenge to parents. A little boy plays a game on his phone. (Reuters)
Blue Whale Challenge claims lives of more teens in Maghreb
March 03, 2018
A view at the National Park of Djebel Serj in Siliana. (Wikimedia)
Ecological housing offers unique attraction in Tunisia’s mountain region
February 24, 2018
A participant presents her products, which combine elements of tradition and modernity. (I am Change)
Young Tunisian women launch business initiative to change own destinies
February 17, 2018
Berber carpets on display at the Berber Museum of Tamezret. (Berber Museum of Tamezret)
Activists seek recognition of Amazigh culture in Tunisia
February 03, 2018
Arab Theatre Festival draws large audience in Tunis
January 22, 2018

A traditional cave-like dwelling in Matmata. (Wikimedia Commons)
Matmata’s unique architectural gem in southern Tunisia
January 15, 2018

Carthage Theatre Festival brings together African and Arab artists
January 05, 2018

Tunisian Sufis committed to defending their message
December 02, 2017

Tunis- As Sufi Muslims are targeted by jihadist attacks and their shrines destroyed by radical Sa

Walid Mattar, rising film director, clinches Carthage festival top award
November 25, 2017

Tunis - The 28th edition of the Carthage Film Festival marked the comeback of Tunisian cinema, wi

Nabeul, the home of colourful pottery and Tunisian harissa
November 19, 2017

Nabeul - Fine, sandy beaches, unique culinary art and colourful pottery and ceramics are all to b