May 21, 2019 – This year’s Lag B’Omer ceremony and Al Ghriba pilgrimage coincided with the month of Ramadan. This was a strong example of religious coexistence and freedom of expression. Ambassador Blome joined Tunisian government officials and other honorable guests at an Iftar offered by the Jewish community, a gesture emphasizing once again the ability of all Tunisians to live peacefully together.
Jerbahood Space
During his visit to Djerba, Ambassador Blome enjoyed the magnificent graffiti by artists from Tunisia and around the world who participated in making the Jerbahood space a premier cultural attraction in Tunisia.