Rabat – Qatar’s capital city Doha hosted on Sunday a ceremony celebrating Moroccan culture and heritage, which took place at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).
A sizable number of Moroccan expatriates and locals of different nationalities attended the event to view the exquisite collection of Berber (Amazigh) jewelry from the Royal Palace.
The public had the chance to view an exceptional collection of jewelry artworks as part of the “Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture,” a project coordinated in partnership with the Moroccan Embassy in Qatar. These stand in for the several Moroccan regions, illustrating the wealth of the nation as a nexus of diverse civilizations.
In addition to exploring the richness of this cultural legacy, the audience was treated to musical performances by a popular Moroccan group, who performed songs from the Gnawa genre, as well as an eclectic selection from Moroccan folklore.
The audience was treated to musical performances by a renowned Moroccan group that performed songs from the Gnawa genre, in addition to a varied collection of Moroccan folklore, all while examining the depth of this rich cultural tradition.
The evening was also an opportunity for women to enjoy Henna tattooing sessions, while Moroccan artist Othmane Belkadi displayed a portrait of an Amazigh woman adorned with jewels.
The aforementioned collection of Amazigh , exhibited for the first time outside the Kingdom, comprised 200 items of historical and cultural significance, meant to symbolize Morocco’s various regions and ethnic groups, from the Atlas Mountains to the southern provinces.
This collection of silver jewelry honors the women who have preserved these traditions and the craftsmen who laboriously carved these remarkable pieces.
On display to the public until May 20, this collection is a significant component of the National Jewelry Museum in Rabat’s permanent exhibition of Moroccan Oudayas.
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