Sana'a Summer Festival kicks off in Yemen

The third Sana'a Summer Festival kicks off in Yemen

Last updated: July 19, 2008 | 00:16

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Sana'a: Japanese folk dancers took part in celebrations marking the third Sana'a Summer Festival in the Yemeni capital Sana'a on Thursday.

The festival featured traditional dresses of Yemeni women, accented with silver jewellery that must fit in with the clothes.

Yemen seeks to reactivate the tourism industry in the country with festivals such as this one.

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Sana'a Summer Festival kicks off in Yemen

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