The Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod landed in Morocco for the first time after the signing of the “Abraham Agreements”. The arrival of the orchestra arouses great interest in the local media, as well as among cultural and government bodies and among the general public. Despite the orchestra’s past performances in Morocco, this trip has a special feature and atmosphere, pioneering excitement after a long corona period and an open and proud arrival under the Israeli flag.
The arrival of the orchestra is particularly noticeable and receives great resonance even in light of the “Summit of the Negev” – the summit meeting between the foreign ministers and the presence of the Moroccan foreign minister. “These are sad and difficult days for all of us in light of the murderous attacks in Israel,” says Yaakov Ben Simon, director of the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod. We receive great love and support here and great identification with the shared values of tolerance and peace. “
The event takes place under the auspices and support of the Moroccan Ministry of Culture and Minister of Culture Mahdi Ben Said, as well as the support of the Moroccan Embassy in Israel and Ambassador Abdrahim Biod and the Israeli Embassy in Morocco headed by David Guvrin. So far they have confirmed their attendance at the concerts to be held tonight and tomorrow by 30 ambassadors including the ambassadors of the USA, Spain, Canada, France, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Denmark and more.
They were also confirmed by the arrival of media, culture, business and the Jewish community and many figures from the local government in Morocco. The members of the orchestra are very excited about the warm embrace and are preparing with full vigor for the success of the event.