فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture celebrated, yesterday Tuesday in Rabat, the advent of the Amazigh New Year 2976 in a distinctive cultural and artistic atmosphere. The event highlighted cultural pluralism as a cornerstone of national unity, under the slogan: “Yennayer: Celebrating a Diverse Morocco within Unity.”
This cultural gathering provided an opportunity to shed light on the depth of Morocco’s tangible and intangible heritage, deeply rooted in history, and to showcase the geographic and cultural reach of Amazigh culture across the various regions of the Kingdom, including the Saharan provinces—symbolically affirming the harmony between cultural diversity and the unity of the state and the nation.
According to information presented during the ceremony, the celebration of “Id n Yennayer 2976/2026” holds particular significance, as it marks the third official celebration of the Amazigh New Year following the Royal Decision issued on May 3, 2023, designating the day as a paid national holiday. The event also coincides with a major milestone in the issue of territorial integrity, following the United Nations’ adoption of Resolution No. 2797 on October 31, 2025, which affirms Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara.
In a statement to the press, the Dean of the Institute, Ahmed Boukous, noted that cultural diversity has become one of the central issues at both the African and international levels. He emphasized that Morocco has succeeded in developing a unique model based on pluralism and coexistence, which has drawn interest and served as an example for several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and South America. He added that “Morocco’s soft power has become a genuine driver of its cultural and civilizational appeal.”
For his part, Mohamed Moukhliss, Head of External Communication at the Institute, explained that celebrating the Amazigh New Year carries two main meanings: the first relates to recalling the founding Royal Decision that established this official recognition, and the second reflects the celebration of a Morocco enriched by its cultural diversity within the framework of national unity. He also highlighted that “Id n Yennayer” symbolizes a deep connection to the land and embodies core Amazigh values based on cooperation, solidarity, and participation—values that, he said, were clearly reflected in the popular engagement during major events hosted by Morocco, foremost among them the Africa Cup of Nations.
The program of this event featured the participation of artistic groups representing various regions of the Kingdom—from the north, center, and south—who presented diverse folkloric performances such as Rways, Ahidous, and Ahwach, alongside Guedra as one of the most prominent symbols of Moroccan Saharan arts. Together, these performances formed a collective artistic tableau reflecting the richness, continuity, and vitality of Morocco’s intangible heritage across generations.
Source: Fes News Media
