Sardinade de Mahdia
The local associations of Mahdia held the second session of the “Sardinade de Mahdia”, which took place in the port of the coastal city during the first days of August.
The second session was successful, with a large and optimistic public turnout.
6 years without “Sardinade de Mahdia” was not an obstacle to the success of this year’s event, as it was held for the first time in 2017.
The goal since ancient times was to give the ideal image of the city and its cultural and maritime potential.
About the first edition of Sardinade 2017 :
The first edition of the Sardinade de Mahdia was an action to promote a flagship product of our region, namely the sardine, which affected more than 10,000 participants in the activities of the event.
2023 Sardinade edition :
The city of Mahdia is an essential destination and a reference recognized as a local label guaranteeing the quality of sardines, which are celebrated there regularly through culinary, cultural and entrepreneurial festivities.
Promote and disseminate the values of maritime culture as well as the history of the city of Mahdia Initiate a new sustainable local dynamic of blue economy entrepreneurship.
The choice fell on the sardine fish symbol and made it the main theme due to the specifics and nutritional value inherent in local dishes.
Cultural and entertainment performances included a dinner party for more than 1,200 people. The idea of the participants was to recreate the concept of the giant banquet that distinguished civilizations that had practiced this habit for thousands of years.
Sardinande included some performances by local bands and other youth musicians, and was distinguished by the hospitality.
It was also an important economic opportunity for young people through seminars, training courses and giving prizes to three projects for young people investing in marine fishing activity.
The collective consisted of many local associations (Association Cercle Mutuel de Mahdia (Nedi Ettawen), Association Festival de la mer, Association Mahdia mémoire de la méditerranée, JCI Mahdia, Amicale des anciens élèves du lycée mixte de Mahdia, Centre d’affaires de Mahdia, Péinaire de Mahdia, APII, Cit’ess).
Thanks to the concerted efforts of all these associations and the belief of Tunisian companies to sponsor the event The went well, hoping that it would become an annual event.
