The second edition of the “Nostalgia, The emotion of yestyear” cultural program was inaugurated on Monday at the Chellah archaeological site in Rabat, on the initiative of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication.
The opening ceremony, attended by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, as well as numerous cultural and diplomatic personalities, was marked by a retrospective theatrical performance highlighting the ancient civilizations that populated the Chellah site.
The event aims to rehabilitate the memory of Morocco’s archaeological sites, by accurately portraying the different civilizations that have inhabited these places. The aim is to bring citizens and foreign visitors closer to the Kingdom’s archaeological history.
In his speech, Mr. Bensaid pointed out that this program is part of the Royal vision to promote the cultural sector in Morocco. He added that the event, which will run until July 14, seeks to enhance historical heritage through the concept of “site theater”.
Minister: “Nostalgia in Rabat” Program Shines a Light on Morocco’s Archaeological Gems
The Minister emphasized that the activities planned for this edition will help to raise the profile of Morocco’s various archaeological sites. He mentioned that “Nostalgia, emotions of yesteryear” had already been to Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Marrakech, among other locations.
Amine Nassour, director of the “Nostalgia, les émotions d’antan” shows, was delighted with the “great success” of the previous edition, pointing out that this year the public will be treated to new shows and a rich and varied program focusing on the Roman, Amazigh, Merinide and Alawite civilizations.
From Chellah to Chefchaouen: Unveiling Morocco’s Past with “Nostalgia”
The first edition of the “Nostalgia, emotions of yesteryear” program attracted some 20,000 people to the Chellah, before moving on to other archaeological sites, such as the Palais Bahia and the Palais Badii in Marrakech, the Place Outa El Hammam, the spaces of the historic kasbah and the open-air theater in Chefchaouen, as well as the Grotte d’Hercule in Tangier.
The Chellah archaeological site, one of Rabat’s most important historical sites, was built in the sixth or seventh century BC. Offering a mystical ambiance and ancestor-inspired architecture, it immerses guests in various periods of the Kingdom’s past.
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