This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from Hibapress, the Arabic version:
Tariq Abla from the Netherlands
On Wednesday, Utrecht was at an appointment with an exceptional literary meeting during which he welcomed the Moroccan-Dutch writer Mohamed Benzkour, who presented his latest work “A Giant of the Countryside” to his fans “, organized by the Foundation dialogue and in partnership with the Library of the Ovfrukh District.
The event was not simply a book of a book, but rather a rich cultural moment which celebrated the identity, the collective memory of Moroccans in the diaspora and the heritage of Moroccan traditions, in an intimate atmosphere that collected literature with indigenous discussions and traditions.
And the book “A Giant of the Rif” is a tribute to the father of Benzkour and through it for a complete generation of Moroccans who immigrated to the Netherlands, leaving their mark in various fields.
Reunion also coincided with the tenth anniversary of the release of his first book “Emma”, which he devoted to his mother to train the two works of a human biography which reflects the experience of Moroccan immigration and expatriates in Europe.
The meeting was distinguished by the presence of a diversified audience, the majority of which come from the Dutch from Overfoot and its suburbs, in addition to the Moroccans of the first and the last generations.
The interaction between the participants and the writer was in Asjah, because many of them expressed their admiration for the content of the book and the sarcastic and deep style of Benzkor. Perhaps the major request for the purchase of the book and the request to sign the writer were clear proof of the influence that the meeting left on the hearts of the participants.
The event also defined a large participation of the Dutch media, which showed a particular interest in the experience of Benzkour and the subjects with which it deals in his writings. The session was moderate by Mohamed al-Talhawi and Qasim Ashhaboun, where the discussion dealt with questions of identity, integration and challenges facing the first generation of Moroccan immigrants.
With his style, known as hard mockery and automatic pleasure, Benzkour managed to keep the public interact and integrated, in moments that combined laughter and deep meditation.
Reunion was not only a literary event, but also an opportunity to celebrate Moroccan cultural heritage. The participants appreciated the Moroccan mint cups, which were presented to everyone, as well as the authentic Moroccan desserts, which gave a particular warmth and created an atmosphere that made the participants felt that he was in real Moroccan hospitality.
With the month approaching Ramadan, the head of the dialogue foundation took the opportunity to invite everyone to a group breakfast organized by the Foundation in the context of its continuous activities on the evening of March 13 to improve coexistence and peace between various cultures.
At the end of the evening, Benzkour fell copies from his book “A Giant of the Rif” to attend, in an atmosphere of hospitality and appreciation.
The event received wide media coverage, because “Heba Press” was present to transmit the facts of Reunion and prepare a special robotics, which reflects the great success obtained by the event at the cultural and media level.
