The network of French institutes in Tunisia are getting together to mark Arabic Language Day (18 December), from 18 to 23 December.
"A week that coincides with the school holidays to fill up on activities: discover the Arabic and Islamic heritage of the medinas of Tunis and Sfax; learn Arabic calligraphy; play with family and friends with 'Harissa', the first 100% Tunisian general knowledge game; discover the bilingual French-Arabic collections of children's literature and the Arabic translations of a selection of authors; listen to hkeyet Am Taher; follow the adventures of Kenza, Lahlouha and Sami as they try to unravel the secret of La bague de Didon, a film by Mohamed Khalil Bahri; take part in dardachet sessions between learners of Arabic, French and any other language; attend the bilingual Arabic-French performance reading of Stabat Mater Furiosa, a play by Jean-Pierre Siméon. " - press release.