Tel Aviv – A city that never sleeps...
In 2008 Tel Aviv will celebrate 100 years of existence. Tel Aviv is older than Israel! It was pioneered as the first Hebrew city. Today it is without doubt the youngest, funkiest and most vibrant city in the land. What makes Tel Aviv so cool? Located at the centre of the coast, Tel Aviv is a bustling metropolis with amazing beaches. Sunny throughout the year, Tel Aviv attracts many tourists, surfers, kids and other sun worshippers. Being so central and offering many job opportunities during the daytime and exciting activities after hours, Tel Aviv is a city for young people.
Because of its young spirit, Tel Aviv is undoubtedly the capital of contemporary art. The city is a centre and a lasting home for musicians, performers, visual artists, film-makers, etc. Throughout the year there are various festivals and art fairs, which attract spectators from all around the country. Many of Tel Aviv's artists have a worldwide reputation and are famous for their originality and cutting edge approach. Among these artists are:
- Aviv Gefen, www.israel-music.com/aviv_geffen/
- Noa, www.hrmusic.com/discos/anframe.html
- Habanot Nehama, www.israel-music.com/habanot_nechama/
- The Bat-Sheva Dance Company www.batsheva.co.il
- and contemporary artist Michal Rovner
www.tate.org.uk/britain/exhibitions/artnow/michalrovner/default.shtm - author and filmmaker Etgar Keret. You can find out more about him and read one of his very short stories at
middlestage.blogspot.com/2006/08/zany-fictions-of-etgar-keret.html
Tel Aviv is a great place to explore by cycling! You can ride through the beautiful promenade, boulevards surrounded by the famous Bauhaus architecture houses, picturesque cafes and bars, gourmet restaurants, colourful markets and of course the old city of Yaffo.
