This meeting of traditions, both rich and harmonious, delicately embodies the universal message of rapprochement between peoples, transcending geographical, linguistic, religious and ethnic barriers.
In a scene of magnificence, spectators were captivated by the perfect symbiosis between Chinese and Burkinabé artists, who brilliantly combined their respective arts with Aïssaoua music and Sufi poetry to offer an unforgettable cultural experience.
Decorated with shimmering mosaics and sumptuous frescoes, the Bahia Palace enchanted the public who came from the four corners of the Kingdom to delight in this exceptional evening, enhanced by the performance of the “Lion Dance” performed brilliantly by a troupe of Chinese students, evoking wisdom, strength and luck.
Under the spell of this splendid dance, the audience was transported by the captivating rhythms of the cymbals and the large drum, in an atmosphere that was both spectacular and immersive. This magical moment offered visitors to the Ocher City a real window on the beauty of Chinese art, awakening their curiosity towards this cultural tradition imbued with mystery and elegance.
At the heart of the Chinese arts presented during this eclectic evening, a group of student artists presented the “Jasmine Dance”, which is intended to be a poetic celebration of nature.
Thanks to their fluid movements and their refined parasols, the dancers succeeded during this fascinating show in creating unique paintings, revealing the deep attachment of Chinese culture to beauty, joy of living and art. in its most creative forms.
One of the most notable moments of the evening was the performance of the young “Ukun Iwan”, only 15 years old, on the stage of the Bahia Palace with his guitar in modern Chinese style.
Through his vibrant musical interpretations for youth, he won over the audience, whose enthusiastic applause served as comforting support, pushing the young artist to overcome his “shyness”.
The crowd was also treated to a fascinating spectacle with the “Dance of the Enchanting Bird”, where two young dancers, through their unparalleled grace, embodied the beauty of a bird eager for freedom.
Furthermore, the evening also saw the representation of Burkina Faso by the “Yiriba Africa” troupe, which amazed the audience by rewarding them with a dance performance of sublime beauty. Thanks to perfect synchronization between the dancers’ movements and the complex and rapid musical rhythms, the troupe revealed the sophistication of African musical genius through a harmonious and precise performance.
At the same time, the public had the opportunity to reconnect with authentic Moroccan heritage, by attending a show of Aïssaoui art offered by the Nassim Association of Traditional Arts, directed by Mouqaddem Youssef Zouzou, as well as to captivating shows of Gnaoua music, delivered with mastery by the artist Othmane Hmitti.
Placed under the theme “Eternal Rhythms and Symbols”, this 53rd edition of the FNAP brings together for the occasion hundreds of artists from more than 30 Moroccan folk troupes as well as numerous international troupes from China, Indonesia and Burkina Faso. Faso.
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