The 18th National Hassani Song Festival Celebrates an Exceptional Musical Heritage

Dakhla – The 18th National Hassani Song Festival opened Wednesday evening in Hassan II Square in Dakhla, under the theme “Hassani Song… Echo of the Past and Melody of the Present,” an initiative of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Regional Directorate of Culture.

Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this cultural event, which runs until November 6, is part of the festivities marking the celebration of Unity Day and the 51st anniversary of the glorious Green March.

The Regional Director of Culture in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Mamoun El Boukhari, emphasized that this edition is taking place in a particularly festive atmosphere, marked by the commemoration of two major national events that illustrate the depth of national cohesion and the strength of the ties uniting the Moroccan people to the Glorious Alaouite Throne.

Mr. El Boukhari noted that this festival aims to preserve and promote the Hassani artistic and musical heritage, a bearer of human, historical, and civilizational values, highlighting its close links with other components of Moroccan culture and its place as a fundamental pillar of national identity.

In this regard, he indicated that such cultural events contribute to safeguarding this heritage, transmitting it to younger generations, and ensuring its perpetuation, while also promoting its integration into the dynamics of cultural and economic development and strengthening the cultural influence of the Kingdom’s southern provinces.

He also emphasized the importance of promoting this heritage through the establishment of dedicated cultural infrastructure and the organization of artistic and cultural events capable of enhancing its reach both nationally and internationally.

This 18th edition is distinguished by the participation of musical groups representing the three southern regions of the Kingdom, thus highlighting the richness and diversity of Hassani musical heritage.

The opening night featured a variety of musical and artistic performances drawn from the rich Hassani repertoire, offering the public a glimpse into the diverse rhythms and artistic expressions inherent in this ancestral heritage.

The festivities continue until November 6th with artistic evenings showcasing Hassani song in all its diversity, with the aim of consolidating the place of this authentic heritage within the national cultural and artistic landscape.