Keywords: Traditions


Hanane Kawalina reconnects with Amazigh heritage through the living tradition of Ahwach

For Hanane Kawalina, dance has never been simply a performance. It began in childhood as a way of communicating, moving beyond words and eventually becoming a profession. Raised in the Paris region within a Moroccan Amazigh family from the Souss, she spent years building a career around Indian dance......

Tbourida: The Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI Emerges as a Highlight of the El Jadida Horse Show

The Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Tbourida will be one of the major events of the 17th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show. Over five days, the best national sorbas will gather for a competition that highlights equestrian mastery, the precision of the riders, and the transmission of a......

From Brazil to Fidel Castro: The unusual traditions and records behind UN General Assembly

Every September, New York becomes the center of global diplomacy as leaders and delegations gather at United Nations Headquarters for the General Assembly’s high-level week. Beyond the official speeches and diplomatic negotiations, however, the annual event is shaped by a number of longstanding......

Mawlid in Morocco: A living tradition shaped by centuries of faith and culture

The celebration of Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, holds a distinctive place in Morocco's cultural and religious heritage. Over generations, the occasion has developed beyond a purely religious observance, becoming an important social gathering marked by family visits, devotional......

Angsana Marrakech: A Luxury Experience in the Heart of the Medina

In Marrakech, some hotels choose to make heritage a true component of the experience. This is the positioning of Angsana Heritage Collection Marrakech Riads, located in the heart of the medina, within a group of restored historical riads that combine Moroccan architecture, intimacy, and contemporary......

Throne Day: His Majesty the King, Amir Al-Mouminine, presides over the allegiance ceremony in Tetouan

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, may God assist Him, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Ahmed, presided over the allegiance ceremony on Friday afternoon at the Mechouar Square of......

Throne Celebration 2026: The oath of allegiance ceremony renews the pact between the Throne and the nation

On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI's accession to the Throne, the Kingdom of Morocco is preparing to experience one of the highlights of the Throne Celebration: the ceremony of taking and renewing the oath of allegiance to Amir Al-Mouminine, His Majesty King Mohammed......

The Throne Day: Nearly a Century of History in Service of Moroccan National Unity

Every July 30, the Kingdom of Morocco celebrates the Throne Day, one of the most emblematic national commemorations in its contemporary history. While this day is now associated with the Throne Speech, official ceremonies, and festivities organized throughout the country, its origins date back to a pivotal......

San Fermín festival in Spain records 57 injuries during traditional bull runs

The 2026 San Fermín celebrations in Pamplona, northern Spain, ended with 57 reported injuries, including four cases involving bull horn wounds during the famous “encierros,” the traditional bull runs that attract thousands of participants from around the world. The regional government......