Engaged art: in Marrakech, Casablanca and Salé, puppets talk about the climate

Until May 11, life-sized animal puppets will parade through the streets of Marrakech, Casablanca and Salé to raise awareness about the ecological crisis.
A global artistic project dedicated to the climate emergency, The Herds features puppets of life-sized animal herds fleeing the destruction of their ecosystems and embarking on a journey of more than 20,000 kilometres. Lions, gorillas, giraffes, cheetahs, and even wildebeests, all made from recycled materials, parade as a single visual cry for the planet.
From the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, The Herds will cross 15 countries in 2025, with a Moroccan stopover from March to May. More than 150 participants took part in artistic construction and training workshops. These preparations will lead to six performances in public spaces, scheduled in Casablanca, Marrakech and Salé between May 2 and 11.
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