ORAN (Algeria)- The 3rd edition of the oran’s music and song festival opened Thursday evening in the open-air theatre "Chekroun Hasni" in Oran.
The inauguration ceremony, held in the presence of representative of the ministry of culture Noureddine Larjam, was marked by the performance of the festival’s choral group, directed by Blaoui El-Houari, a master of Oran song.
Public has enjoyed vocal performance of this group as well as conductor Rahou Boutlelis.
Audience appreciated also folk Alaoui dance which gave to this event coulors and convivial atmosphere.
Music lovers also enjoyed performance of artist Balha who declaimed poems with brio many sequences of the rich oral heritage.
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Historical photos on Algeria shortly exhibited shortly in Italian Cultural Institute
ALGIERS- An exhibition of 60 historical photos on Algeria will be shortly organized by Italian cultural institute in Algiers, the institution announced Thursday.
Entitled "Algeria in the 19th and 20th century through photo archives of Alinari of Florence," the exhibition, which will be hosted in the multi-function room of the Italian cultural centre, will be opened from August 4 to 29.
According to organizers, photos that will be proposed during this event, offer a real image in time and show beauties and mysteries of Algeria between 1865 and 1910.
“Next to natural beauty of desert and oasis, where we can see alleys of the capital’s markets, interiors of simple houses, groups of people in cafés or next to public fountains, expressive portraits of men and women,” the communiqué said.
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Sheikh Naam, Mohamed Lamine, and Houari Dauphin inflame public in Sidi Bel-Abbes
ORAN (Algeria)- Singers Sheikh Naam, Mohamed Lamine, and houari Dauphin inflamed public in Sidi Bel-Abbes on the occasion of the the opening, Wednesday evening, of the 3rd edition of the National Festival of Rai music.
A first evening rich in sounds and colours, offered by talented and famous artists, for the joy of this kind of music lovers who came very numerous to Amarouch Brothers stadium, which hosts the event.
It was the national Orchestra of Lamine Dahan which had the hounor to open the festival before the first Rai singer enters, Sheikh Naam who performed many songs from his repertoire including "Inti Sbabi," "Idanti tansini," "madanitch netfarkou," and "Kouat galbi Tafla."
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National Festival of Rai Song kicks off in Sidi Bel Abbes
Sidi Bel Abbes - The kickoff of the third edition of the National Festival of the Rai Song was given Wednesday evening at Brothers Amarouche Stadium of Sidi Bel Abbes. The audience, made up with families or youths, have the opportunity during this first evening to see several Rai stars featuring. The fans of this genre thrilled at the rhythm of concerts given by singers like Houari Dauphin, Mohamed Lamine, band from France Rim-K, Sheikh Nâam, Moroccan Chebba Maria, Cheb Faisal and several young talented artists.
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Ksar Boukais traditional irrigation system, still exploited heritage
BECHAR (Algeria)- The traditional system of irrigation of Ksar Boukais, a secular heritage, which has been well preserved by population of this region (50 km north-west of Bechar) is still exploited.
Made up with a network of Seguias (canals), the system collect waters from various sources before storing them in a big basin called “Madjen.”
The Madjen of Boukais, which has 450 m² and 1.6m high, allows, once filled, an equal sharing of the precious liquid among farmers, by just an agreement between the concerned, based in the principle of priority and “nouba” (turn).
This sharing technique allowed preserving the system for centuries.
According explanations provided by Redwane Bakhada, researcher in hydraulics heritage in Bechar University, the irrigation system includes the Kharrouba, which is a measuring unit used to assess parts of water. It authorizes, by hearsay rule, the water smallest part with a flow of 35 minutes.
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Arab festival of Djemila (Setif) : A hundred percent Algerian evening
SETIF (Algeria)- A large audience attended the 4the evening of the Arab Festival of Djemila (Setif) that started on July 22 at the antique Cuicul that hosted last night many Algerian artists who enchanted the present public.
Despite the absence of Houari Dauphin for "personal reasons," the audience enjoyed the evening, young people in particular, who did not stop dancing on Massi, Zahi Cheariti, Naima Ababsa, and Cheba Djamila songs.
Zahi Cheraiti opened the programme, by performing Chawi songs, then let stage for Massi who fired the roman amphitheatre, thanks to berber songs but also performed "ahna li hakda" and "El Djazair ya ma."
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"Reading in festival" attracts children longing for books
ALGIERS – The first "reading in festival" being held in Ketani Square in Bab El-Oued (Algiers), saw the massive presence of children, passionate of reading and cultural activities.
Organizers said some 500 children participate daily in various activities and workshops planned in this edition which runs from July 15 to 30.
Dedicated to children aged 6-13 years, this festival aims to "encourage children to read for its crucial role in the development of his personality," the organizers say.
All human and material resources have been mobilized to make of this cultural festival a success, namely bookmobiles carrying 1,000 books dealing with science, history, religion and fiction books through libraries. The children have also benefited from good coaching in most workshops.
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ORAN (Algeria)- The 3rd edition of the oran’s music and song festival opened Thursday evening in the open-air theatre "Chekroun Hasni" in Oran.
The inauguration ceremony, held in the presence of representative of the ministry of culture Noureddine Larjam, was marked by the performance of the festival’s choral group, directed by Blaoui El-Houari, a master of Oran song.
Public has enjoyed vocal performance of this group as well as conductor Rahou Boutlelis.
Audience appreciated also folk Alaoui dance which gave to this event coulors and convivial atmosphere.
Music lovers also enjoyed performance of artist Balha who declaimed poems with brio many sequences of the rich oral heritage. 
ALGIERS- An exhibition of 60 historical photos on Algeria will be shortly organized by Italian cultural institute in Algiers, the institution announced Thursday.
Entitled "Algeria in the 19th and 20th century through photo archives of Alinari of Florence," the exhibition, which will be hosted in the multi-function room of the Italian cultural centre, will be opened from August 4 to 29.
According to organizers, photos that will be proposed during this event, offer a real image in time and show beauties and mysteries of Algeria between 1865 and 1910.
“Next to natural beauty of desert and oasis, where we can see alleys of the capital’s markets, interiors of simple houses, groups of people in cafés or next to public fountains, expressive portraits of men and women,” the communiqué said. 
ORAN (Algeria)- Singers Sheikh Naam, Mohamed Lamine, and houari Dauphin inflamed public in Sidi Bel-Abbes on the occasion of the the opening, Wednesday evening, of the 3rd edition of the National Festival of Rai music.
A first evening rich in sounds and colours, offered by talented and famous artists, for the joy of this kind of music lovers who came very numerous to Amarouch Brothers stadium, which hosts the event.
It was the national Orchestra of Lamine Dahan which had the hounor to open the festival before the first Rai singer enters, Sheikh Naam who performed many songs from his repertoire including "Inti Sbabi," "Idanti tansini," "madanitch netfarkou," and "Kouat galbi Tafla." 
Sidi Bel Abbes - The kickoff of the third edition of the National Festival of the Rai Song was given Wednesday evening at Brothers Amarouche Stadium of Sidi Bel Abbes. The audience, made up with families or youths, have the opportunity during this first evening to see several Rai stars featuring. The fans of this genre thrilled at the rhythm of concerts given by singers like Houari Dauphin, Mohamed Lamine, band from France Rim-K, Sheikh Nâam, Moroccan Chebba Maria, Cheb Faisal and several young talented artists.
BECHAR (Algeria)- The traditional system of irrigation of Ksar Boukais, a secular heritage, which has been well preserved by population of this region (50 km north-west of Bechar) is still exploited.
Made up with a network of Seguias (canals), the system collect waters from various sources before storing them in a big basin called “Madjen.”
The Madjen of Boukais, which has 450 m² and 1.6m high, allows, once filled, an equal sharing of the precious liquid among farmers, by just an agreement between the concerned, based in the principle of priority and “nouba” (turn).
This sharing technique allowed preserving the system for centuries.
According explanations provided by Redwane Bakhada, researcher in hydraulics heritage in Bechar University, the irrigation system includes the Kharrouba, which is a measuring unit used to assess parts of water. It authorizes, by hearsay rule, the water smallest part with a flow of 35 minutes. 
SETIF (Algeria)- A large audience attended the 4the evening of the Arab Festival of Djemila (Setif) that started on July 22 at the antique Cuicul that hosted last night many Algerian artists who enchanted the present public.
Despite the absence of Houari Dauphin for "personal reasons," the audience enjoyed the evening, young people in particular, who did not stop dancing on Massi, Zahi Cheariti, Naima Ababsa, and Cheba Djamila songs.
Zahi Cheraiti opened the programme, by performing Chawi songs, then let stage for Massi who fired the roman amphitheatre, thanks to berber songs but also performed "ahna li hakda" and "El Djazair ya ma." 
ALGIERS – The first "reading in festival" being held in Ketani Square in Bab El-Oued (Algiers), saw the massive presence of children, passionate of reading and cultural activities.
Organizers said some 500 children participate daily in various activities and workshops planned in this edition which runs from July 15 to 30.
Dedicated to children aged 6-13 years, this festival aims to "encourage children to read for its crucial role in the development of his personality," the organizers say.
All human and material resources have been mobilized to make of this cultural festival a success, namely bookmobiles carrying 1,000 books dealing with science, history, religion and fiction books through libraries. The children have also benefited from good coaching in most workshops.
