The 35th edition of the International Cultural Moussem of Asilah will take place from 21 June to 5 July, announced the Asilah Forum Foundation.

As part of this cultural event, the Summer University of the Al-Mouatmid Ibn Abbad Foundation will hold a series of debates focused on "Climate change and food security between the technical approach and human efficiency", "The many contours of Orientalism internationally and in contemporary Arab arts" and "The seasons of the Arab Spring: our vision and that of others".

In the same vein, participants in this major cultural gathering will also debate "Identity, diversity and cultural security" and "The media scene in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in light of the changes in the regions", according to the same source.

It should be noted that many politicians, intellectuals, academics and researchers will participate in this event.

On this occasion, the Summer University will pay tribute to the Moroccan novelist Ahmed El Madini and will award the Mohamed Zafzaf Prize for the Arabic novel, which is in its 5th edition.

The programme also includes musical evenings featuring, among others, the Mac Show-Band group from Senegal, a Spanish flamenco group with artist Mariana Collado and a Portuguese Fado group, in addition to Moroccan Andalusian music groups.

Workshops on visual arts, painting and engraving will be led by Peruvian, Japanese, Italian, Syrian and Moroccan artists, as well as a workshop dedicated to children's writing and creativity, which will also be on the menu for this event.