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15 Historical Photos Show the Splendor of International Festival of Carthage4 min read

By Editorial Staff April 11, 2021
Written by Editorial Staff April 11, 2021
Ray Charles, 1976.

These iconic, historical photos reveal the splendor of the Festival, some of its fascinating stories and unforgettable moments.

The International Festival of Carthage is Tunisia’s most prestigious and phenomenal festival and is considered one of the Arab, African and world’s biggest and most important festivals. These iconic, historical photos reveal the splendor of the Festival, some of its fascinating stories and unforgettable moments.

These historical photos of popular artists from all around the globe performing in the International Festival of Carthage are exclusive photos from the Mediafic, a recent project aims to digitalize the archive of the festival, led by the current director of the Carthage International Festival, Imed Alibi.

Russian ballet performing at the International Festival of Carthage
Russian ballet performing at the International Festival of Carthage, 1969.
Charlie Brid, performing at the International Festival of Carthage, 1969.
Charlie Brid, performing at the International Festival of Carthage, 1969.
Harold Land 1969
Harold Land 1969.
Reception, 1964.
Lucero Tina, 1969.
Lucero Tina, 1969.
Oedipe Roi Ali Ben Ayed, 1970.
Oedipe Roi Ali Ben Ayed, 1970.
Siret Mohamed Ali, 1973.
Siret Mohamed Ali, 1973.
Sabeh Fakhri, 1974.
Dalida, 1975.
Dalida, 1975.
Najet Saghira, 1976.
Najet Saghira, 1976.
Ray Charles, 1976.
Ray Charles, 1976.
Armee Rouge, 1977.
Armee Rouge, 1977.
Photos of International Festival of Carthage
Leo Ferre, 1977.
Photos of International Festival of Carthage
Antigone, 1978.
Photos of International Festival of Carthage
Joe Dassin, 1978.

For more historical pictures, please head over to Mediafic, a project that showcases the recently-digitalized archive of the festival, led by the current director of the Carthage International Festival, Imed Alibi.


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