HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif El Baz
The city of Oleggio, in northern Italy, hosted the inauguration ceremony of a Moroccan cultural center, in the presence of Italian officials and members of the Moroccan community, in an initiative aimed at promoting Moroccan culture and strengthening communication between Moroccans in Italy and their local environment.
The ceremony was attended by Andrea Baldassini, Mayor of Oleggio municipality, Massimo Stilo, Mayor of Castellitto Ticino municipality, along with Massimo Qassisi, Director of a Catholic educational institution, Moroccan researcher Yassin Johri, from Novara University, and Amin Fathi, in charge of religious affairs in Italy.
The opening of this center constitutes an initiative to strengthen the Moroccan cultural presence in northern Italy by providing a space for cultural exchange and interaction, which supports the community members' connection to their national identity and encourages their openness to Italian society and their participation in local cultural and social life.
In the same context, the importance of keeping pace with the needs of the Moroccan community in cultural, religious, and social fields is highlighted, which promotes the values of coexistence, dialogue, and mutual understanding, and contributes to strengthening human ties between Morocco and Italy.
The presence of local officials, educational actors, and community representatives reflects the importance of joint initiatives in making culture a bridge for communication between communities, enhancing mutual acquaintance, and consolidating the values of openness and respect.
