Keywords: Cultural Heritage


Caftan Week 2026 in Marrakech celebrates Morocco’s evolving traditional heritage

The 26th edition of Caftan Week concluded on Saturday evening in Marrakech with a grand fashion show celebrating the richness and elegance of Morocco’s traditional clothing heritage. Held in a refined and festive atmosphere, the event highlighted the Moroccan caftan as a symbol of authenticity......

A new book revisits the “rustic but bold” Louvre heist

A new investigative book has shed light on the spectacular robbery at the Louvre Museum, describing what author Patricia Tourancheau calls a “rustic but bold” operation that shocked France and the international art world. Published on May 7, the book Le Casse du Louvre reconstructs how a......

Moroccan music legend Abdelwahab Doukkali dies at 84

Abdelwahab Doukkali, one of the most influential figures in Moroccan and Arab music, has died at the age of 84 in Casablanca, marking the end of an era for the country’s cultural and artistic scene. Born in Fes, Doukkali rose to prominence in the 1960s as one of the pioneers of modern Moroccan......

Turkey and Armenia agree to restore historic border bridge in step toward normalization

Turkey and Armenia have signed an agreement to jointly restore the historic Ani bridge, located along their shared border. The initiative is seen as a symbolic step toward improving relations between the two neighboring countries. Historic bridge with cultural significance The bridge, built in the......

Prada launches Indian-inspired sandals to rebuild cultural ties

Prada is introducing a limited-edition collection of sandals produced in India, drawing inspiration from the traditional Kolhapuri style. The move comes after the brand previously faced criticism for presenting similar designs without clearly acknowledging their cultural origins. The new collection......

Ukraine raises alarm over cultural plunder as Russia returns to Venice Biennale

When Alina Dotsenko returned to the Kherson Art Museum after Ukrainian forces recaptured the southern city in late 2022, she found storage rooms and shelves stripped bare. The museum's director, who had devoted five decades to building the institution, described collapsing against a wall in shock......

Asha Bhosle, legendary Bollywood singer, dies at 92

Asha Bhosle, one of the most iconic voices in Indian cinema music, has died in Mumbai at the age of 92, her family announced on Sunday. The legendary playback singer had been hospitalized due to exhaustion and was also suffering from a chest infection. Known for a career spanning more than seven decades,......

Intergenerational exchange strengthens Moroccan community in Germany

More than 200 members of the Moroccan community in Germany gathered in Frankfurt for a meeting focused on youth and intergenerational transmission, organized by the Amana associations of Frankfurt and Wuppertal. The event, themed “The Diaspora: A Bridge Between Germany and Morocco,” highlighted......

Moroccan Craftsmanship Shines at SMAP IMMO fair in Brussels

Brussels hosted the 10th edition of the Moroccan real estate fair SMAP IMMO from March 27 to 29, featuring a dedicated showcase of Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage. For the first time in the exhibition’s history, a 300 m² “Craftsmanship Village” highlighted the skills of......