Tunisian Minister of Tourism, Ambassador & Consul General Officially Open Tunisian Pavilion at Global Village

The Tunisian Pavilion at Global Village, the region’s leading Cultural, Shopping and Entertainment family outdoor destination, was officially opened under the auspices of His Excellency Elias Al-Fakhfakh, the Tunisian Minister of Tourism, H.E. Tareq Baltayeb, the Tunisian Ambassador to the UAE, Mr. Kamal Bin Hussein, the Tunisian Consul General in Dubai, Mr. Ibrahim Gaber, the organizer of the Tunisian pavilion, and Miss Noora Al Mansouri, Director of Government Relations at Global Village, in the presence of a large number of VIPs and invitees.

The significance of Tunisia’s aesthetic products, handicrafts and resources is reflected on the pavilion’s signature look and feel. Art and craftsmanship are evident as soon as visitors enter, with the coppersmith engaged in making artifacts engraved on copper, silver or gold plated copper in Arabic calligraphy or drawings. Rare but real, the ceramic works of the popular Tunisian art take their pride of place in various stands within the pavilion to reflect the country’s colorful culture. 

Another significant attraction at the pavilion is the Desert Rose which captures both the eyes and the senses. Known as rosette formations of the minerals gypsum and barites, desert roses are very well known in Tunisia. It comes in variants of colors and shapes and retain the rose oil for a long time spreading the notes wherever they are placed indoors.

The notes continue to the next stand of perfume oils - from natural amber, musk, jasmine, orange, citrus fruits to the oil bases derived from the jasmine, rose and diverse flower valleys of Tunisia. The perfume notes carry visitors until they stop at the next stand filled with the honey, jasmine and a long list of natural soap ingredients.

A long stop at the Tunisian made Klim and carpets, the designs, forms and colors are meant to reflect the different art of the Berber and the various tribal knits in Tunis.     

In one corner, one can enjoy the authentic taste of the Tunisian specialties offered by the chef. In the adjacent stand, three women are busy preparing Tunisian sweets and fresh-baked delicacies. Colorful cookies, round deserts, pistachio filled or mix nut wraps all line up and are sold per kilo.   

Meanwhile, a taste of Sofra, the organic Tunisian olive oil brand would explain why this particular brand has gained international recognition and was awarded in Paris for being the year’s best organic olive oil. Many other homegrown Tunisian canned food brands and spices that help prepare the best of Tajens.

Tunisia is also famous for its Dishdash styles, cotton and embroidery in addition to leather items and wooden items made out of olive trees (trees which no longer can reap olives) for an eco model in cutlery and pots. The pavilion is filled with homegrown Tunisian products and handicrafts which highlights the third dimension of the country’s culture.

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