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Algeria Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Independence with a Rich Cultural and Artistic Program
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Algerian War of Independence, the Ministry of Culture has organized a comprehensive cultural, artistic, and intellectual program. This initiative, announced on Monday, aims to honor the revolutionary legacy through a series of events, including conferences, artistic…
Constantine: Opening of the Third National Book Fair with the Participation of 60 Publishers
The Third National Book Fair was inaugurated this Saturday afternoon at the Malek Haddad Cultural Center in Constantine, with the participation of 60 publishers. This cultural event is part of the national strategy aimed at promoting reading and literature through organizing a series of meetings and other literary…
Algerian Opera: Registration for Dance, Music, and Singing Workshops Begins on September 22
Registration for training and mastery workshops in dance, music, and singing at the Boualem Bessaïh Algerian Opera will open on September 22 for the 2024/2025 season. The Boualem Bessaïh Algerian Opera has announced the opening of registration for various training and mastery workshops in several artistic disciplines…
SILA 27: Special Program to Mark the 70th Anniversary of the Algerian Liberation Revolution
Algiers – The 27th edition of the Algiers International Book Fair (SILA 2024), scheduled from November 6 to 16, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Algerian Liberation Revolution by hosting national and international figures for intellectual and literary panels, according to a statement from the Ministry of…
Exhibition of “The Resistance Fighters” by Mustafa Boutadjine Opens in Algiers
The exhibition “The Resistance Fighters” by Algerian artist Mustafa Boutadjine was inaugurated at the M’Fdi Zakaria Palace of Culture in Algiers. This showcase features a series of portraits depicting prominent figures in Algeria‘s history and global revolutionary movements. The exhibition highlights the struggles of…
Constantine: “Cirta Short Film Days” to Be Organized Soon
“Cirta Short Film Days” will soon be organized in Constantine, according to the “Ibdaa” Association, the organizing body behind the event, as announced on Wednesday. Hamza Kach, the president of the association, explained that the event is open to all Algerian directors and producers. He highlighted that its primary…
Continued Submissions for 5th Edition of President’s Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language Until December 10
Algiers – The High Commission for Amazighity announced on Tuesday that submissions for the 5th edition of the President’s Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language will continue to be accepted until December 10, according to a statement from the commission. The statement highlighted that the application window for the…
Art Exhibition by Ben Cheikh Bachir Opens in Algiers
A new art exhibition by Algerian painter Ben Cheikh Bachir, titled “Nature,” has opened at the Aïcha Haddad Art Gallery in Algiers. The exhibition showcases a collection of realistic, nature-themed paintings that beautifully capture Algeria‘s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Through 30 oil paintings, the…
Reopening of “Dar El Bachtarzi” in Algiers Celebrated with Andalusian Music
Algiers – The historic “Dar El Bachtarzi” in Algiers was reopened on Friday, marking the revival of a cultural landmark where, in the 1920s, iconic figures like Mahieddine Bachtarzi and El Hadj M’Hamed El Anka once practiced their craft. The reopening ceremony featured a performance by Andalusian singer Mohamed Hadj…
Western Sahara Issue: Strong Audience Response to the Theatrical Performance “The Last Step”
Batna – The audience in Batna showed great enthusiasm for the theatrical performance “The Last Step” by the National Professional Theatre of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, which was staged last Wednesday night at the Mohamed Laid Al-Khalifa Cultural Center in Batna. For an hour, the audience attentively…
Algiers Hosts “Artillo” Exhibition Showcasing Algeria’s Rich Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Architecture
Algiers – The “Artillo” exhibition, organized by photographers Tinhinan Mahdi and Walid Mandi, is currently ongoing in Algiers until August 31. The exhibition highlights the richness of Algeria‘s cultural heritage and the grandeur of contemporary architecture in major cities. Held at the art gallery within the Garden…
Skikda: Call to Translate the Works of Revolutionary Poet Moufdi Zakaria into Global Languages
On Saturday in Skikda, participants in a national historical symposium titled “Poetry and the Revolution, Poet Moufdi Zakaria (1908-1977) as a Model,” emphasized the importance of translating the works of the revolutionary poet into global languages to draw inspiration from them. During the event, Haj Moussa Ben Omar…
“Art” Platform: Ministry of Culture Unveils Key Statistics
On Monday, the Ministry of Culture and Arts revealed important statistics about the new digital service platform for the Artist Card, known as “فن – Art.” According to a statement from the ministry, the platform is designed with modern technical specifications to align with technological advancements and adds to the…
Algerian Film “196 Meters” Wins Grand Prize at Rhode Island International Film Festival
The Algerian feature film “196 Meters,” directed by Chouaib Taleb Ben Diab, was awarded the Grand Prize at the 28th edition of the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival in the United States on Sunday night. According to Algerian radio reports, this prestigious award was secured in a competition that…
Minister of Culture Congratulates Wasini Al-Araj on Winning Sultan Qaboos Award
Algerian Minister of Culture and Arts, Soraya Mouloudji, congratulated the renowned writer Wasini Al-Araj on his recent achievement of winning the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts, and Literature. The Ministry of Culture‘s official page published the minister’s message, in which she expressed her highest praise…
Passing of Esteemed Archaeologist and Writer Said Ahmed Karzabi
On Saturday, renowned writer and archaeologist Said Ahmed Karzabi passed away at the age of 92. Karzabi was a prominent figure in Algeria‘s cultural and archaeological landscape, known for his significant contributions to the Tassili n’Ajjer region. The National Communication, Publishing, and Advertising Corporation…
Raïs Hamidou: Influential Admiral of the 19th-Century Algerian Navy
Algiers – The National Public Maritime Museum in Algiers hosted a study day on Tuesday focusing on the influential figure of “Raïs Hamidou, Admiral of the Algerian Navy,” with participation from professors and researchers specializing in his significant role in the 19th-century history of the Algerian navy. In a…
Ath Yenni Jewelry Festival Honors Rank Insignia Maker of National Liberation Army
Tizi Ouzou – The 18th edition of the Ath Yenni Jewelry Festival opened on Thursday at the “Larbi Mezani” middle school in southeastern Tizi Ouzou, honoring the martyr Larbi Marouf, a native of this mountainous region and the maker of rank insignias for the National Liberation Army. According to testimonies from his…
Dar Mim Publishing Closes Its Doors Over Controversial Novel “Houaria”
bilal | dzwatch Dar Mim Publishing in Algeria has announced its closure due to the controversy surrounding the novel “Houaria,” written by author and translator Inaam Bayoud. In a statement released on Tuesday, Dar Mim addressed the Algerian public, particularly intellectuals, genuine and fake readers, writers, and…
State Efforts Continue to Protect and Develop Archaeological Sites
Chlef – Minister of Culture and Arts, Soraya Mouloudji, affirmed on Sunday in Chlef that the state’s efforts to protect and develop archaeological sites across the country are ongoing through various new projects and initiatives. Speaking to the press during a working visit to Chlef, the Minister emphasized…
