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ALLAFRICA

Tunis — As part of the celebrations, this year, of the centenary of Tunisia's laureate poet Aboulkacem El Chebbi, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali will inaugurate on January 7 the new Aboulkacem El Chebbi library at the Medina of Tunis.

At the same time, a tribute will be paid to several personalities from the world of culture who have contributed to the development of Tunisian culture and intellectual scene and promoted the Chebbi's heritage.

The ministry of culture and Heritage Preservation has also prepared a guidebook, an agenda, and a final report on the centenary of Aboulkacem El Chebbi as well as a bibliography on the great Tunisian poet.