Matmata International Festival : One Of Many Festivals In Tunisia That Combines Traditions , Authenticity And Difference

During Matmata’s international festival i took the liberty to capture some of the traditions that were showcased

A little Girl from a village called Taoujout , wearing their traditional outfit

An old man doing the traditional dance with guns , that is most known to be danced in weddings. This dance is like a challenge between the groom , the father of the bride and her siblings

A little boy who plays the drum , wearing “Chacheya” which is a Tunisian hat most worn by old men in Tunisia

A young man also wearing “Chacheya”

Ayad ,the pipe player , who enchants everyone by the melodies he plays

A bride reaching for henna to throw it in the air , which is a tradition in the village of Matmata

The dancer , he dances to the tunes of the pipe and the drums

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