The sixth edition of the Cultural and Artistic Days of Nouadhibou began on Friday evening in Nouadhibou.
This edition brings together 67 traditional Islamic associations, cooperatives and schools (Mahadras), representing a wide range of creative expressions, ranging from poetry to music and theatre. A total of 157 shows are scheduled over three three days.
This constructing is part of the efforts of the commune of Nouadhibou to enrich the cultural and artistic landscape of the city, encourage local talent and create a space for interaction and exchange between the various actors.
In his opening speech, the Mayor of Nouadhibou, Mr. El-Ghassem Ould Bellali, stressed that the organisation of these Cultural and Artistic Days is part of the guidelines to support domestic tourism.
He said this event provides an important platform to discover and showcase young talent, opening new horizons and giving them more opportunities to participate in cultural and artistic life.
For his part, the director of culture of Anyadhibou commune, Yahya Ould Dedde stressed that these cultural and artistic days are an opportunity to showcase the talents and creativity that flourish in this coastal city.
He said that culture is the memory of nations, while art represents their language, through which they express their history, values and identity.
The launch ceremony took place in the presence of the wali adviser responsible for political and social affairs, the deputy hakem of the Moughataa de Soonath administerr, the regional delegate of the Ministry of Culture and the deputy director of the Autonomous Port of Nouadhibou, as well as several members of the communal council and many personalities from the cultural and artistic world.
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