A photographic exhibition entitled "Amazigh, an essential component of Moroccan identity" is being held from 15 to 20 January at the Heritage Interpretation Centre in Casablanca. Organised by the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the exhibition celebrates the Amazigh New Year 2974, now recognised as a bank holiday and official public holiday in Morocco.
The exhibition retraces events, speeches and Royal decisions highlighting the important place of Amazigh in Moroccan identity. Mohamed Rehane, Regional Communications Director for Casablanca-Settat, emphasised the importance of this cultural event, which looks back at the various stages in the promotion of the Amazigh language since the historic Ajdir speech and the creation of the Royal Institute for Amazigh Culture (IRCAM).
The exhibition features 28 paintings divided into several sections, including the Amazighe language in the Moroccan Constitution and laws, its role in the Moroccan media and an overview of the history of Amazighe journalism. Hafida Khouyi, Regional Director of Culture for Casablanca-Settat, said that this exhibition aims to consolidate the official status of the Amazigh language, reflecting the Kingdom's cultural diversity.