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Jijel – A Secluded Getaway
The small settlement of Jijel is located in the northeastern region of Algeria and is the administrative centre and capital of the Jijel Province. It is not a bustling city or town, filled with nightlife and noteworthy tourist attractions. Jijel is more a resort settlement that does have a few important industries, but is a peaceful destination in Algeria where tourists spend most of their time relaxing on the breathtaking beaches or challenging Lady Lucky in the Jijel Casino.
The Deeply Meaningful Art of Affif Cherfaoui
On 31 October 2007, Algerian artist Affif Cherfaoui was in attendance at the event marking the opening of his retrospective at the Musée National Zabana in Oran, Algeria. The following day, 1 November, is a national holiday in remembrance of the 1954 declaration of armed resistance against the colonial government of France which resulted in the Algerian war. The timing for the opening was coincidental, but nevertheless appropriate, because this tumultuous period of Algeria’s history has had a profound effect on Affif Cherfaoui, which is reflected in his artistic works.
Escape to the Intriguing Town of El Golea
El Golea is exactly what you would expect an oasis to look like. Located in the Sahara Desert, in Algeria, the town is near to Ouargla and Ghardaia. It is also known as the southern gateway to the Sahara Desert and has an estimated population of 15 thousand residents. Most of the inhabitants of El Golea and the surrounding area are Zenete Berbers and depend on agriculture for an income. The town has become a popular tourist attraction in Algeria because of its historical sites, magnificent views and the traditional people of the town.
Taghit d’Or Short Film Festival
In recent years the film industry in Algeria has been the focus of great concern. Even though the public is still hungry for great films and to loose themselves in a magical story, it seems that the film industry in Algeria has been in swift decline. Cinemas have been closing rapidly all over the country, and those that have remained have been marred by deterioration and the lack of preservation. But, authorities have been trying to restore the industry and rebuild interest, and one of their latest projects is the Taghid d’or Short Film Festival.
The Oran Tramway Project
The city of Oran is located in the northwestern region of Algeria and has grown into a significant commercial port. It has a large industrial sector and in the last few years, transportation in the city has become a major concern. Even though buses were added to alleviate the transportation problems, it still was not sufficient to cope with the high numbers of students and local residents traveling to work and back. At the end of 2005, authorities starting working on the Oran Tramway project; getting designs and opening the project for construction tenders.
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