Opening of the National Festival of the Aït Warayn

It was to the undulations of the Ahidous dance that the 9th edition of the National Festival of the Aït Warayn opened on Thursday in Aïn Fendal, in the Taza province. With their traditional haiks, the members of the Iârrimen troupe painted a magnificent picture before an audience keen on popular arts. A good-natured atmosphere reigned over the festival site. The small Douar of Aïn Fendal, falling under the commune of Matmata, wore its finest finery. We experienced moments to the rhythm of a real community celebration. The Bab Bouidir caravan, the workshops on the Tifinagh alphabet, as well as the football tournament provided a real opportunity to break the monotony of the small village. The festival also allowed for family and friendly reunions, especially since it has become an annual meeting place for all the natives of the region. Initiated by the Lârrimen Association, this cultural…