Boukornine Festival celebrates Tunisian and Moroccan heritage

The Boukornine International Festival vibrated with the sounds of Tunisian and Moroccan musical heritage on Saturday evening. The 44th edition's program brought together Tunisia's National Troupe for Popular Arts and the Moroccan group "Dakka Marrakchia" on the stage of Hammam Lif's open-air theater.

The Tunisian troupe opened the festivities with a series of choreographic displays showcasing the rich diversity of local traditional rhythms and costumes. Dressed in typical attire such as the "Dengri" and "Melia," the artists performed dances accompanied by popular songs. The show paid tribute to iconic figures of Tunisian folk art, including Hédi Habbouba and the late Ismaïl El Hattab, depicting vibrant scenes of daily and social life.

In the second half of the evening, "Dakka Marrakchia" transported the audience to the heart of Marrakech's traditions. This ancestral art form is characterized by collective rhythms with spiritual and festive dimensions. It features a progressive acceleration of tempos, intertwining vocals, percussion, and body movements.

The night culminated in a collaborative performance where both troupes shared the stage. They presented a fusion of Tunisian and Marrakchi songs and dances, creating a unique blend of the two cultures.