The 53rd National Festival of Popular Arts from July 4 to 8 in Marrakesh

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:17 pm

Marrakesh – The 53rd session of the National Festival of Popular Arts will start from July 4 to 8 in Marrakesh, under the slogan “Eternal Rhythms and Symbols,” with the participation of more than 600 artists from the four corners of the Kingdom.

This cultural and artistic event is organized under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, at the initiative of the High Atlas Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, and with the support of the prefecture of the Marrakesh-Safi region, the Marrakesh-Safi region council, the Marrakesh city council, and the municipality of Kasbah-Mechouar.

This major event, which aims to highlight the diversity and richness of the Moroccan artistic heritage, aims to strengthen ties between generations by introducing young people to the treasures of Moroccan folk art, organizers said in a press release, noting that through captivating performances, FNAP presents an exceptional show. For the abundant talents and creativity of indigenous people.

“Eternal Rhythms and Symbols” is not just a theme, but an invitation to delve into the living history of Morocco, and celebrate national identity through music, dance, singing and crafts, as the same source explains. The festival thus becomes an ode to the transmission of knowledge and stories passed down through the ages, highlighting the crucial importance of preserving and promoting these forms of cultural expression.

Preserving traditional arts is a quest for permanence and dialogue between the past and the present. The same source pointed out that “in a rapidly changing world, where cultures intersect and influence each other, it is necessary to preserve these practices that define Moroccan identity,” highlighting that the National Popular Arts Festival contributes to preserving these invaluable practices. Treasures, ensuring their sustainability and making them accessible to everyone, especially to Moroccan youth, future leaders.

The High Atlas Association, with the support of its cultural and institutional partners, invites everyone to discover and celebrate this precious heritage. The enthusiasm for this edition attests to the central place these arts occupy in the hearts of Moroccans and their ability to move and inspire beyond borders.

“Morocco, a land of contrasts and convergences, offers a rich and diverse cultural panorama. The same source added that each region, from the Atlas to the Sahara to the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, carries within it a unique heritage that is evident through captivating songs, lively dances and artistic expressions rooted in the depths of the ages.

These traditions, passed down from generation to generation, are more than just a memory; They are the living breath of a community that celebrates life with passion and creativity.

On the stages of FNAP, organizers assert, folklore comes alive in an explosion of colors and sounds, where the rhythm of tambourines matches the rhythm of feet hitting the ground, and where voices rise to tell stories woven from myth and reality.

The displays provide a striking visual spectacle, reflecting a society that, while modernizing, maintains echoes of its past. Moroccan art, in all its splendor, remains a pillar of national identity and an indelible bond that unites hearts around the essence of its enduring heritage.