Cultural activities are seldomly given a thought. The idea of culture is heavily associated with boring and
long historical dissertations of times long past.
Tunisia is a North African country especially renowned for its good weather and natural appeals. Throughout the years, Tunisia has distinguished itself as a hospitable country with a flare for the most lavish and entertaining of experiences.
Tourism is one of the main contributing incomes to the country’s GDP, and that alone should speak to the value and weight of such activity. It goes without saying that immaculate care has been directed into constructing and maintaining several edifices that would aid in promoting Tunisia’s image.
It is not all about fun and games however, the country springs from a rich historical background and has
thousands of years’ worth of cultural heritage.
An extensive effort has been made to shed light on the bespoke legacy. The idea centers around advertising Tunisia as not only a place for festivities, but also as a prominent foster of deep-rooted cultural activities.
One of the most recognized cultural activities in Tunisia is Traditional craftsmanship. A trade of the
highest caliber and unfathomable precision. Several antiquities are well regarded, but amongst the large
array of glamorous items, three hold the distinction of being the very best in the business.
1.Cultural activities: copper, timeless elegance
Engraved white copper articles is truly a sight to behold. Utensils, kitchen wear, cutlery, and custom items
are all made available to choose from.
The process of making a single artifact can take several week and sometimes even a month. The required delicacy and finesse needed to finalize such a cultural activity into a piece of art, is kept within the hands of a very few cable craftsmen.
Not many cling to the ways of the past, and as time passes new trends emerge to sadly shadow the beauty of the traditional. Despite the disagreeable state of copper craftsmanship, light shines bright as people still have not completely abandoned the old for the new.
Besides white copper merchandise is becoming especially popular in Europe, so not all hope is lost.
Kairouan is the designated home of white copper craftsmanship, as the city boasts a long tradition of
manufacturing a wide array of copper items, and is considered to be the home of this particular cultural
activity.
2.Pottery
Tunisia is famous for making high quality pottery merchandise. The secret for such unique attributes is no
doubt linked to the manufacturing process.
Despite the modern amenities and facilities offered by modern inventions, pottery makers prefer to rely on the ancient methods, using a stone furnace fueled by wood or coal. The process is slow, but a slow and steady delivers.
The end result is not to be disputed. Perfection is molded and embellished in small shops with the simplest of tools. Traditional craftsmanship in Tunisia is kept traditional by choice, further preserving the unique aesthetics of this cultural activity.
Djerba is amongst the famed governorates known for its impeccable pottery goods and skilled craftsmen.
The island has a natural clay reserve that greatly enhances quality and makes it relatively easy to
distinguish Djerba’s pottery business as top notch.
3.Cultural activity: textile industry modernized
In old times large wool covers and elaborate rags, adorned with intricate patterns, where all fabricated by
women on a sizable wooden woven.
Today modern technology left its mark on this cultural activity and made it relatively easy for practicians to mass produce textile articles in convenient timing.
The tendency to modernize the textile industry should not be mistaken as a deviation from the path of the elders, on the contrary it is only meant to speed up the process without jeopardizing quality. Modern Tunisia is a leading country in the textile industry with notable manufacturing plant and a reputable quality.
Kef holds the number one spot for being the home of this cultural activity. Craftsmen there are the best
produces of textile goods in the whole of Tunisia.
The small northwest governorate retains a largeproportion of the old ways balancing it against modern constructs.
All in all Tunisia is the perfect blend of entertainment and culture. The extensive care put towards
transforming the country into a notable touristic destination is paying off well. Tunisia is favored by many
from around the world for all the conveniences it offers. Besides lavish hotels and touristic attractions the
country is also recognized for its cultural activities. Traditional craftsmanship is especially popular and is
considered to be one of the many properties Tunisia is known for.
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