Ideas for an Algerian Themed Football Party
The
Maghreb region of northern Africa includes Algeria,
Morocco, Tunisia and Libya, and all include certain common cultural influences. In fact, at one stage the first three were
one nation. For the sake of throwing a great party, I hope nobody will take offence if we "blur the boundaries" a little...
Algeria specifically has a rich cultural history. The first known inhabitants were the Berber tribesmen, since which time there have been invasions by Romans, Arabs (bringing their culture and Islam)
the Turkish Ottoman Empire, and the French, each leaving behind a little of their culture and cuisine.
Algeria Party Decorations
Decorate yourself and your room with Algerian shirts, flags and scarves (see links, right,
or
search for Algeria kit at Kitbag.comg(512634)a(1759159))
).
If you're serving food, search for green and white table covers, napkins, plates, cups and
cutlery on our general
Party Decorations Page
For bunting, flags, balloons and more
Algerian Party Decorations Ideas,
visit our
African Flags & Decorations Page
As for colour schemes, in addition to the above ideas, anything else you can find in green and white will help create the right atmosphere.
Food for an Algeria Themed Party
The food of Algeria is full of flavour and well-spiced. There is a love of sweet pastries, probably originally introduced by the Turks. Spiced, roast lamb with couscous, served
with a variety of fresh vegetables could be considered the national dish.
The use of spice may not be as intense as in neighbouring
Morocco, but there are many similar influences, and to some extent you could get away with borrowing dishes from any
of the other Maghreb countries if you so wished.
Try some of these next time The Desert Foxes are playing:
Starters
Spicy Fish Kebabs
Algerian Fish Soup
Main Courses
Serve these dishes together with couscous for an Algerian-themed dinner party.
Spiced Lamb Tagine
Chakchouka
(ratatouille-style vegetable dish with eggs)
Drink for an Algeria Themed Party
Despite being a predominantly moslem country, thanks to its French influence Algeria does produce and export some wines - mainly red and rosé.
Tracking them down outside the middle east region isn't easy, unfortunately...However, if you find a good source, please
let us know.
Theming your party
Here are some photos of a party we threw - actually, it was Moroccan themed, not Algerian.
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Deck the room out with lots of fabrics - hang some from the ceiling or drape them across the room from curtain poles etc.
Colours can be any "'warm" colours, e.g. golds, reds, oranges, browns, purples. Use some to decorate the table as well.
Click the picture (left) for larger image.
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Decorate the table with lots of candles and glass objects that will reflect the candle light - coloured glass candle holders (even jam jars painted red and gold)
really help to create a good atmosphere.
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