Today, Sunday in Casablanca, the temporary exhibition "Oulad Al Koura" was inaugurated, celebrating the passion of Moroccan youth for football, as it is a sport deeply rooted in the national popular culture.
This exhibition, organized by the associations "Maghariba bi Sighat al Jam'", "Oxygen", "Hip Hop Family", and "Jil Diaspora", in partnership with the "As-Sqala" association, and with the support of the startup "Wanaut", presents a collection of photographs that embody the enthusiasm, vitality, and creativity of young players, fans, and players in popular neighborhoods, from Morocco and the Moroccan community abroad. In a statement to the Moroccan News Agency, the president of the "Maghariba bi Sighat al Jam'" association, Ahmed Ghayat, explained that this initiative stemmed from the desire to enable young people to actively participate in the major football events hosted by Morocco. He affirmed that "youth are not just spectators, but active participants in these events," noting that the organizers received more than a hundred photographs after the announcement that was published on social media, of which 45 were selected for their aesthetic value and expressive power. He added that the exhibition is expected to move to Rabat and Essaouira, before being shown in Brussels and Paris. For his part, the young Moroccan entrepreneur residing abroad, Said Al-Othmani, highlighted that his participation in this exhibition falls within the framework of his desire to share his passion for Moroccan football and the national football heritage. This young man, who is passionate about collecting sports jerseys, explained that this initiative enabled him to highlight the love of Moroccan football in the context of the momentum associated with the African Cup of Nations. In turn, the young Moroccan artist, Iman Al-Amiri, indicated that she sought, through her artistic work "Childhood at Play," to embody the childhood spirit of football and what it gives of joy and happiness to young and old alike. The photos on display reflect scenes of play in alleys, nearby fields, and popular neighborhoods, highlighting the intimate relationship that connects young people with the round ball, as it is a symbol of dreams, hope, and self-transcendence. The "Oulad Al Koura" exhibition is sponsored by a number of former national football stars, including Aziz Bouderbala, Mustapha Hadji, Salahdine Bassir, Youssef Hadji, and Jawad Zairi, thus forming a celebration of Moroccan youth, their creativity, and their adherence to the values of sport. (MAP)
