Festival of the Pomegranate : A Day of Taste, Music and Tradition in Testour

marwene (64)in CCS • 2 months ago

_{The bright welcome banner at the entrance of the Festival of the Pomegranate in Testour.}

Hello Steemians,

I spent a wonderful day at the Festival of the Pomegranate in Testour a small town with a strong Andalusian soul and a big heart for its fruit.
From the moment I saw the welcome banner, I knew this visit would be full of color, music, food, and living tradition. Below I share the best moments and photos from my day.

Entrance : Artisanal Stalls Left & Right

When you pass the banner, a simple, lively path opens with permanent and temporary stalls on both sides local artisans and small producers showing their best: organic soaps, olive oil, jams, wool crafts, and pomegranate products.

_{Left and right: small permanent stands showing artisanal, bio and natural products.}

Testour’s Mosque & Beautiful Doors

Before the festival opened fully, I walked through the town to see the famous mosque and the charming Andalusian houses. I took photos in front of colorful doors and quiet courtyards the architecture here tells stories of migration and memory.

_{The famed mosque of Testour and surrounding Andalusian-style houses.}

Streets & Doors : Little Pieces of History

The narrow streets and painted doors made perfect frames for photos. Each door seemed to have its own personality and history.

_{Front of the houses and beautiful doors, Testour’s quiet charm.}

People & Traditional Clothes

The festival brings generations together. I saw a young boy wearing jeba and an older woman wrapped in a safsari living pictures of Tunisian tradition.

_{A child in jeba and an elder in safsari, tradition walking the festival paths.}

Wool Crafts & Local Handwork

Skilled hands were spinning and shaping wool, creating items that will warm families and keep crafts alive. The tactile work felt like a thread connecting past and present.

_{Traditional wool crafts simple tools, careful hands, beautiful results.}

Fresh Local Foods (Bread & More)

I saw vendors making fresh traditional foods warm bread and local pastries and selling pomegranate paste, olives, and other regional products. The smell was irresistible.

_{Freshly made traditional foods, pomegranate paste, olive oil, and red spicy pepper.}

Issaouia : Music, Rhythm & Spiritual Tradition

One of the most moving parts was the Issaouia performance. The group’s drumming, chants, and spiritual songs created a deep atmosphere a moment where music and faith met and everyone listened.

_{Issaouia performers, Sufi rhythms and spiritual songs that fill the space.}

Fresh Grenadine Juice & Fruit Everywhere

Of course I tasted fresh pomegranate juice cold, bright, and full of flavor. Stalls were full of the fruit: whole pomegranates, jars of paste, and other pomegranate products ready to buy and taste.

_{Fresh grenadine juice and baskets of shining pomegranates the festival’s heart.}

Festival Moments : People, Products, and Smiles

I took many photos of vendors, families, and the small cultural moments that make the festival special a child laughing, an artisan explaining, elders sitting in the shade.

_{Every photo tells a small story: taste, craft, and community.}

Location & Practical Info

Location	Festival of the Pomegranate — Testour, Béja Governorate, Tunisia.
Google Maps	https://maps.app.goo.gl/ESkXmZ3G4LV8pPHt7
Plus Code (Google)	HC3W+9WP, Unnamed Road, Testour
Atlas Pin Code	[//]:# (!steematlas 36.55357724 lat 9.44727523 long Festival Testour d3scr)
Best time to visit	Late October – Early November (festival dates vary by year)
Recommended gear	Hat, water, comfortable shoes, small cash, camera
Duration	2–4 hours (longer if you explore the town and markets)
Perfect for	Food lovers, cultural tourists, photographers, families
Tip	Try fresh grenadine (pomegranate) juice, enjoy Issaouia music shows, and buy directly from artisans to support local producers.

Final Thoughts

The Festival of the Pomegranate in Testour is more than a market, it’s a celebration of place. Between the welcome banner and the final sip of juice, I felt invited into a living culture: crafts, music, food, and people proud of their harvest.
If you love simple, honest festivals that mix taste and tradition, add Testour to your list.

Best Regards,
@marwene