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On Saturday, a number of delegations taking part in the Tripoli Festivity capital of Islamic Culture popped in al-Saraya al-Hamra Museums' complex in Tripoli.
Groups of Libyan, African and overseas children received and greeted the delegations as they were participating in the children's festival held on the margins of this manifestation. Children released a herd of pigeons to convey their hopes for peace and stability in all corners of the world. Earlier on Saturday, children held an artistic manifestation within Tripoli Festivity. They presented to the leader of the Revolution a plastic portrait with their signatures that expressed their love and pride of him, as a father. They presented as well performances from the authentic popular heritage in the Great Jamahiriya and other countries. After being greeted by the children, the delegations explored the al-Saraya al-Hamra Museums' complex as they went on a tour during which they were briefed about the treasures displayed at this cultural edifice and the historical stages Libya went through. Delegations were presented with the country's history from early ages to the spate of the Masses' era. Additionally, the delegations observed, during their tour of the museum, manuscripts and archeological pieces that reveal the genuineness of the Libyan people's history and the significant contribution of this North African country to human civilization. Tripoli Festivity, capital of Islamic Culture for 2007 kicked off on the 7th of January at the Libyan Jihad Center for Historical Studies in Tripoli, under the auspices of General People's Committee for Culture and Information and amidst huge gathering of artists and journalists. A cultural lecture presented by Libyan Historian and writer, Dr. Khalifa al-Tellissi was presented at the opening of the event. The lecture, entitled (Tripoli and its Role in Promoting the Islamic Presence in the Mediterranean Sea), addressed greetings to the Leader of the Revolution for his support for creative works and for this cultural manifestation. Tellissi reviewed several books that he had written on Libyan history, among them (Story of a City) which embarked upon the historic stages Tripoli had gone through. Tripoli is located in the northwest of Libya on the edge of the desert, on a point of rocky land projecting into the Mediterranean Sea and forming a bay. Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BCE by the Phoenicians, who named it Oea. Tripoli is the largest city, the principal sea port, and the largest commercial and manufacturing centre in Libya. It is the leading center of banking, finance and communication in the country as well as the leading commercial and manufacturing center. Many of the country's largest corporations locate their headquarter's home offices in Tripoli as well as the majority of international companies. Due to the city's long history, there are many sites of archaeological significance in Tripoli. The city's old town is one of the classical sites of the Mediterranean; the walled medina retains much of its old-world ambience. The Assaraya al-Hamra (the Red Castle), a vast palace complex with numerous courtyards, dominates the city skyline and is located on the outskirts of the medina. There are some classical statues and fountains from the Ottoman period scattered around the castle. The Gurgi and Karamanli mosques, with their intricate decorations and tilework, are examples of the artistic skills of local craftsmen. Since the rise in tourism and influx of foreign businesspeople, there has been an increased demand for hotels in the city. To cater for these increased demands, many hotels were constructed in recent years. alarabonline.org |
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