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In Solidarity with the Palestinian People: Postponement of All Major Summer Festivals
Algiers – The Ministry of Culture and Arts has decided to postpone all major artistic festivals scheduled for this summer in alignment with Algeria‘s efforts to support the Palestinian cause, as stated in a ministry announcement on Friday. The statement emphasized that “based on Algeria’s leading and steadfast…
Algeria Decides to Postpone Major Art Festivals
The Ministry of Culture and Arts has announced the postponement of all major art festivals scheduled for this summer. In a statement, the ministry explained that the decision to postpone all major art festivals was based on Algeria‘s leading and steadfast stance in support of the Palestinian cause and the Palestinian…
Winners of the Assia Djebar Prize Announced
The trio of Inam Bioud, El Hachemi Karach, and Abdelaziz Othmani were awarded the Assia Djebar Prize for Literature in its 7th edition on Tuesday evening in Algiers. The award ceremony, held under the theme “Resilient Pens,” honored the veteran writer and translator Inam Bioud with the Arabic language prize for her…
Nominations Open for the President’s Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language
The High Commission for Amazighity has announced the opening of nominations for the President’s Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language in its fifth edition. According to a statement released by the commission on its official website on Monday, submissions will be accepted from July 8 to December 10, 2024, via the…
62nd Independence and Youth Day Anniversary: Historical Artistic Performance “The Kiss of the Free” Presented at Algiers Opera
Algiers – The Algiers Opera “Boualem Bessaïh” hosted a historical artistic performance titled “The Kiss of the Free” on Thursday evening. This event, marking the 62nd anniversary of Independence and Youth Day, blended choreography, music, and digital audio-visual effects to depict various illuminating chapters of…
Sixth Evening Program of the European Music Festival
The Algerian National Theatre Mahieddine Bachtarzi will host the sixth evening of the 24th edition of the European Music Festival today, Tuesday, in Algiers. The evening will kick off with a performance by “Moribaya,” a multicultural group featuring an international lineup of artists from Poland, Burkina Faso…
Austrian-Finnish Evening on the Fourth Day of the 24th European Music Festival in Algeria
Algiers – The Algerian National Theatre Mahieddine Bachtarzi hosted a musical event on Sunday in Algiers, featuring a blend of Scandinavian jazz and Arabic music by the Finnish band “Kari Ikonen – Trio Kantra,” along with electronic music performed by an Austrian artist of Congolese descent. This event was part of the…
Opening of the 24th European Music Festival in Algiers
The 24th edition of the European Music Festival opened on Thursday evening in Algiers with a concert featuring Belgian representative, singer Lubiana, and the desert blues band Tikoubaouine. The festival, held at the Mahieddine Bachtarzi National Theatre from June 27 to July 3, is themed “Europe Africa.” The opening…
Installation of the Jury for the President of the Republic’s Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language
The Secretary-General of the High Commission for Amazighity, Si El Hachemi Assad, oversaw the installation of the jury for the President of the Republic’s Prize for Amazigh Literature and Language in its fifth edition. Assad emphasized in his speech that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune places great importance on this…
Tizi Ouzou Regional Theater Honors Playwright Omar Fetmouche
Tizi Ouzou – The Kati Yassin Regional Theater in Tizi Ouzou honored playwright Omar Fetmouche on Thursday in recognition of his artistic career and dedication to the performing arts. This tribute ceremony provided an opportunity for many artists and friends of Fetmouche to express their gratitude for his dedication…
First National Andalusian Music Days Open in Mascara
Mascara — The inaugural edition of the National Andalusian Music Days kicked off this evening, Wednesday, at the “Bachir Zahar” Regional Theater in Mascara. The event is held under the theme “Nights of Mascara with Andalusian Strings.” The opening night featured beautiful Andalusian musical performances by the…
Batna: Launch of the National School Festival for Historical Research Clubs
Batna – The 15th edition of the National School Festival for Historical Research Clubs kicked off on Monday in Batna in a festive atmosphere. The opening ceremony, held at the “Mohamed Laid Al Khalifa” Cultural Center in Batna, was attended by Governor Mohamed Benmalek and featured a parade of participating…
Khenchela: Launch of the 12th National Children’s Theater Festival
The 12th edition of the National Children‘s Theater Festival kicked off today, Sunday, at the Ali Souaighi Cultural House in Khenchela, with the participation of 12 theater troupes representing 11 provinces across the country. The event was inaugurated by Nadia Cherait, Advisor in charge of studies at the Ministry of…
118 Artistic Projects Receive Financial Grants for 2024
Last week, the Ministry of Culture and Arts announced the list of artistic projects approved for financial assistance for the year 2024, totaling 118 projects in the fields of theater, music, choreography, visual arts, and the organization of workshops and events. According to the ministry’s statement on Saturday, the…
Algeria Elected to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee
Algeria has been unanimously elected to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee for the 2024-2028 term, representing the Arab group. This election took place during the tenth General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held at UNESCO’s…
Amateur Theater Festival: Al-Mawja from Mostaganem and Al-Shoula from Boumerdes Win First Prize
Mostaganem – Al-Mawja Association from Mostaganem and Al-Shoula Association from Boumerdes won the first prize of the National Amateur Theater Festival held in Mostaganem from June 2 to 7. The Al-Mawja Cultural Association won the first “Mohamed Ben Mohamed” prize jointly with the Al-Shoula Association for Theater and…
Award Ceremony for Winners of the National Competition “Modernity in the Embrace of Tradition”
Algiers – The Minister of Culture and Arts, Ms. Soraya Mouloudji, honored the winners of the national competition for the best project integrating modern life requirements into traditional construction under the theme “Modernity in the Embrace of Tradition” on Wednesday in Algiers. She praised the “Algerian expertise…
34 Cinematic Projects Receive Public Support for 2024
Algiers – The Ministry of Culture and Arts announced on Wednesday a list of 34 cinematic projects that have received public financial support for 2024. This support will enable the creation of feature films, short films, writing assistance, and documentaries, according to the ministry’s statement. This initiative is…
Ooredoo Sponsors 13th Edition of Young Entrepreneurs Competition
The “Injaz Algeria” association organized the awards ceremony for the 13th annual young entrepreneurs competition at the Higher School of Hospitality and Catering (ESHRA) in Algiers, with Ooredoo as the official sponsor. This event, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and…
Mosta-ghanem: Opening of the 55th National Amateur Theater Festival
Mosta-ghanem – The 55th edition of the National Amateur Theater Festival kicked off on Sunday evening in the city of Mosta-ghanem, featuring 26 amateur theater troupes, including 8 competing troupes. The official opening of this cultural event took place at the Dar El Culture Ould Abderrahmane Kaki, attended by local…
