 EL DJAZAÏR
; THE YEAR OF ALGERIA IN FRANCE
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The Year of Algeria, prepared both by France and
Algeria with great enthusiasm, marks a revival in
the relations between both countries 40 years after
its independence. El Djazaïr is the name chosen
for this event an Arabic name which means both Algeria
and Algiers in this language. Historically, the
city was given that name by prince Bologhine, son
of the founder of the Zirides dynasty, whom in the
second half of the 10th century made Alger the capital
of his kingdom. El Djazaïr means " the
Island ", signalling towards those present
at the Bay of Algiers, including a series of many
little islands. By keeping the name of El Djazaïr,
Bologhine was taking again a secular tradition.
Indeed, at all the periods of its history, the name
of Algiers was inspired by these islands today hidden
under " l'Amirauté ".
All the linguistic versions of Algiers originate
from the original Arabic name of El Djazaïr
giving way to a myriad of different names : Algiers,
Alger, Algérie, Argelia… all appearing
since the 16th century when the regency of Alger
became a maritime power which signed many international
agreements.
El Djazaïr expresses the richness of a history,
the diversity of a culture and the presence of the
Mediterranean sea, crossroads of a civilisation
which the rich cultural patrimony of Algeria is
able to show all its signs and values.
The programme of the Year of Algeria in France
will host a number of events among which stand out
photographic expositions on the historic and cultural
inheritance registered in the World Heritage Committee
of the UNESCO, including the Casbah and the Tipaza.
Also, the admission of the unforgettable Kateb Yacine's
repertory into the world renowned Comédie
Française, or a New Year's concert at Bercy
Stadium in Paris featuring Khaled and Cheb Bibal.
Beginning on January 2003 a series of events will
be taking place in France aimed at raising the awareness
of the French population towards Algeria's cultural
heritage. At the forefront is the rich cultural
talent of Algerians that will bring to the forefront
the country through Art, music, theatre, literature,
dance, architecture and poetry, celebrating in this
manner the country's 40 years of independence from
France.
"Djazaïr,
an Algerian year in France" is organised
and run by:
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· For Algeria: The Algerian General Commissariat
of the Algerian year in France.
· For France : By the French General Commissariat,
The French Artistic Action Association, the Foreign
Affairs Minister and the Ministry of Culture and
Communications.
For France
President: Hervé
Bourges
General Commissariat: Françoise
Allaire
Delegate at the General Commissariat for the relationships
between the National Education and the Territorial
collectivises : Georges Morin
For Algeria
General Commissariat: Mohamed
Raouraoua
The coordinator for both commissariat in France
is the AFAA
President: Robert Lion,
Director: Olivier Poivre d'Arvor
General Secretary: Claude Mathis
The useful addresses
AFAA (Association française d'action artistique)
- M. Robert LION, President
- M. Olivier POIVRE D'ARVOR, Director
- M. Claude MATHIS, General Secretary
1 bis, avenue de Villars
75007 PARIS
mail : algerie@afaa.asso.fr
Commissariat general en Algeria
- M. Mohamed RAOURAOUA, General Commissariat
Dar Raïs Hamidou
Villa Pouillon - El Madania
16408 ALGER - ALGERIE
Tel : 00 213 21 27 00 21
Fax : 00 213 21 27 80 70
mail : commissariatgeneral@aaf2003.dz
Commissariat general en France
- M. Hervé BOURGES, President
- Mme Françoise ALLAIRE, Commissariat
general
- M. Georges MORIN, Delegate for the
territorial collectivises and the educational
System.
AFAA
1 bis, avenue de Villars
75007 PARIS
Tel : 01 53 69 33 05
Fax : 01 53 69 35 76
mail : algerie@afaa.asso.fr
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