ALL ABOUT TUNISIA
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TUNISIAN CLOTHING
Tunisians all dress in different ways. While a lot of people dress quite traditionally, there are others who dress just like we do in North America. The clothing will often be loose fitting, and made out of 'light' fabrics and light colours. This is because Tunisia is so hot, and this type of clothing helps to keep cool!
Some women wear hijabs. A hijab is a headscarf that Muslim women wear. The hijab sometimes has a veil that covers the whole face, except for the eyes.
The safsari is another traditional garment. It is a long white veil that drapes over the head, all the way down to the ankles. It does not cover the face.
SWEETS AND DESSERTS
Tunisia is also well known for its delicious treats, like makroud, a sweet fried pastry with a date filling.
COUSCOUS
The national dish of Tunisia is couscous. Couscous is a pasta dish commonly eaten in Northern Africa. It is most commonly prepared in a double-boiler called a kiska. On the bottom pot of this double-boiler the vegetables, meat, and spices are cooked. The steam from these ingredients rises to the top pot, where the couscous becomes cooked.
WHAT IS TUNISIAN FOOD LIKE?
Tunisian food is different in every region of Tunisia! Generally, it is a combination of Arabic, Mediterranean, French, and Middle Eastern food. Seafood is very common, since Tunisia shares a coast with the Mediterranean sea.
Tunisian food is also usually quite spicy. Harissa is a spicy hot chilli paste that is usually used in Tunisian food.
TUNISIAN FOOD
CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS
Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of fasting (no eating or drinking during the daylight). After dark, people can eat or drink as much as they want. It is celebrated on the 9th lunar month. The lunar months are different every year, so Ramadan takes place at different times every year!
Eid al-Fitr
This is a three-day celebration that takes place at the end of Ramadan.It marks the end of the fasting, and marks the beginning of a feast.Families get together with friends. Houses are decorated with beautiful lights, and people give each other gifts.
Music and Dance
There are many festivals celebrating music and dance in Tunisia. These include: The International Festival of Sousse, The International Festival of Carthage, and the Dougga International Festival.
Mouled
Mouled is the celebration of the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. During this celebration, people pray in mosques, and at night the streets are lit up with beautiful lanterns.
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