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Algeria’s International Exhibition
It is estimated that some 10,000 people will stream through the doors of the Algeria Business Center this year between the 28th and 30th of October for the annual International Exhibition for Fruit and Vegetables Industries.
Algeria’s Saint Augustine of Hippo
Saint Augustine of Hippo was known for the influence he had in developing Western Christianity as we see it today. He was born in 354, Tagaste in Algeria, a Roman city in North Africa, and is recognized by numerous Christian groups for the improvements he made on the teachings of salvation and grace. He was the eldest son of his mother Monica, who was given sainthood and his father, Patricius, who was a pagan.
Musical Rhythms in Algeria
The musical world in Algeria has many different faces. Even though their traditional music is still played and loved, the younger generation of musicians that are making an impact on the music industry in Algeria, often combine influences from other countries and music styles, to create a unique sound, and to appeal to a broader audience.
Algeria’s Red Gold
Despite the fact that man had been making use of it for hundreds of years, when scholars eventually decided it was time to classify the red coral from the Mediterranean, there was a lot of argument as to whether or not it was a vegetable or a mineral. Its striking color has caused it to be used for a variety of purposes including that of ornamentation, art, medicine and money. Today it is mainly used for jewellery and it is viewed as being so precious that it has been dubbed ‘Red Gold’.
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