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Politics | October 10, 2009

Morocco to celebrate Jewish part of its heritage

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NY Israel Conflict Examiner

A.P. Photo/ H Q King -- royal palace and procession

Morocco is about to celebrate again the Jewish part of its heritage.  For several hundred years, the Matrouz festival features concerts in which Jewish and Muslim poets, singers, and musicians perform together.  Andre Azoulay, festival chairman and an adviser to Morocco's King Mohammad VI, said that Jewish art is a "major component of the cultural wealth and identity in Morocco."

At one concert, “Rabbi Haim Louk will sing accompanied by the Zyriab orchestra from Oudja in east Morocco.”

The festival will be held October 29 to November 1  (www.imra.org.il, 10/8).

 

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