New sails in El Bibane Lagoon

The NEMO Project Tunisia supported the use of the Latin sail for boats in El Bibane Lagoon, in Médenine Governorate.

Following the path traced by the Port-Museum of Tricase, El Bibane fishermen preferred to reintroduce sails and oars instead of engines. This decision is an example of attention to nature and marine resources. The fishermen are strengthening their identity as a part of a coastal community, ready to invest in culture and nature for the future.

The NEMO project was supported by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and implemented by CIHEAM Bari in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Tunisia. The project has financed the construction of 12 Latin sails and the related accessories, to equip the fishermen’ boats in the lagoon.

Respecting the tradition, the fishermen prepared, for the event, MBAKBAKA macaroons with camel meat, a typical dish of their gastronomic culture.