2024-07-27 08:06:24
This conference, the first in a series of meetings that will take place throughout the year, at the initiative of the Arab Cultural Center in Belgrade, was attended by representatives of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of the Arab diplomatic corps accredited to Belgrade, members of the Moroccan community established in Serbia and members of the Arab Cultural Center.
Speaking at this inaugural conference, the Moroccan ambassador to Belgrade, Mohamed Amine Belhaj, shed light on the different manifestations of Moroccan culture, evoking the multiplicity of its tributaries and its different components, which draw their uniqueness from the depth of Moroccan civilization and history, as well as the history of the Moroccan state, whose foundation dates back more than 12 centuries.
The Moroccan diplomat, who also spoke in his capacity as dean of the diplomatic corps accredited to Belgrade, focused on the multilingualism that distinguishes the Kingdom, thanks to the richness of the different branches of the Amazigh language (Tarifit, Tamazight and Tachelhit) and the Hassani dialect.
Returning to Moroccan gastronomy, one of the most diverse and refined cuisines in the world, Mr. Belhaj recalled that “Moroccan couscous is one of the most famous main dishes since the dawn of time and a dish widespread in all regions of the Kingdom.”
The diplomat also mentioned the caftan, a “garment that reflects the sophistication and know-how of Moroccan artisans and which has been propelled to the international level by a new generation of Moroccan designers.”
Moroccan architecture, one of the unique arts of its kind in the world, and Moroccan and other personalities who have enriched humanity with their experiences were also discussed, such as the great geographer Charif Al Idrissi, the explorer Ibn Battuta and Fatima al-Fihriya, who founded the Al Quaraouiyine University in Fez, considered the oldest university in the world still in operation.
On this occasion, Marko Gagic, visiting professor at the Faculty of Linguistics of the University of Belgrade, spoke about his experience and stay in Morocco, highlighting the linguistic and cultural diversity of Moroccan cities, such as Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat, as well as the particularities of each region.
This scientific meeting also included a poetry segment hosted by Ghassan Al-Tarh, a Syrian poet residing in Morocco. Visiting Belgrade, he presented a poem entitled “Ouyoun Oum Rabia” in homage to Morocco and its natural beauty.
The event attracted the interest of several Serbian media outlets, including the English-language magazine “Diplomacy&Commerce”, which devoted an article to it under the title “From the Atlantic to the Gulf – Focus on Arab culture”.
2024-07-27 08:06:24