This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press. Rabat
The organizers of the World Day of Africa and African Culture have revealed that the 2025 edition of this event will be celebrated on January 22 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, with the participation of Morocco.
On this day which aims to “celebrate the cultures of the African continent and African communities across the world”, the Kingdom will participate in a rich cultural program highlighting the ancient heritage of Morocco, its diversity and its richness.
Morocco will also contribute to this celebration with a participant representing African youth in the World Day activities, which will include a debate, cultural segments and a tasting of African dishes.
“Like last year, this event will be an opportunity for the UNESCO-accredited African Group and other partners to promote the contributions of Africans and people of African descent to world development,” noted the organizers. .
The event aims to achieve four objectives: “highlight African and African cultures”, “mobilize and raise awareness among African communities about the renewal of African unity and the values of African culture that lead to peace” and “call to all countries to adopt the International Day of Africa and African Culture. » And “celebrate culture as a forum and link for universal fraternity”.
In November 2019, the General Conference of UNESCO, during its fortieth session, declared January 24 “International Day of Africa and African Culture”, following a draft resolution submitted by Togo and supported by many Member States, including Morocco.
It should be noted that the Kingdom, in support of the Organization of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa and the African Network of Cultural Promoters and Entrepreneurs, commemorated the International Day of African and African Culture 2023 in Rabat through a certain number of activities.
On this occasion, the “Kikili Prize” was awarded to personalities who work in favor of culture, rapprochement and peace between peoples.
