The Kasbah Melhoun Art Festival in Marrakesh is an annual festival that celebrates Morocco’s poetry and traditional music. The festival’s second edition, which took place recently over six days, highlighted the Al Hadhra and Melhoun genres. The Al Hadhra genre is characterized by women’s recitations of poetry and prose, which contrasts with the Melhoun genre, known for its poetic lyrics about beauty, nature, social issues, and love. The festival aimed to engage youth and the public, ensuring the continuation of these traditions. Activities included exhibitions of books by Melhoun scholars and performances by various artistic groups.
SOURCE: AFRICA NEWS
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