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City of Culture and JMC join Silk Road network

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The Chedli Klibi City of Culture and the Carthage Musical Days (JMC) have joined the Silk Road Arts Festivals Network. Tunisia’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs describes the joint membership as strengthening international cultural cooperation, alongside other Tunisian festivals already in the network.

The Chedli Klibi City of Culture and the Carthage Musical Days (JMC) have joined the Silk Road Arts Festivals Network, Tunisia’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs announced on Saturday. The network is run from China by the Shanghai International Arts Festival Centre, according to the daily La Presse.

The Carthage International Festival, the Carthage Theatre Days, the Aoussou Carnival in Sousse and the Tozeur International Oasis Festival already represent Tunisia in the network. Founded in 2017, it brings together nearly 200 institutions and festivals in more than 50 countries.

The ministry presents the membership as a way to build lasting partnerships, foster the exchange of expertise and promote Tunisian artists internationally.

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