HIBAPRESS – A. Sayyad
The Oulad Yahya Festival for Tbourida art concluded the events of its second edition, organized in Oulad Yahya village, affiliated with the Lakhdar commune in the Jemaa Sahim district of Safi province. This took place concurrently with the celebrations of the Unity Day, with a closing ceremony that included honoring the Italian Consul General, 22 Tbourida squadrons, and a number of personalities who contributed to the success of this heritage event.
The Tbourida squadron performances were the most prominent highlights of the festival, where the riders presented displays of traditional Moroccan horsemanship, showcasing their skills in horseback riding and the precision of their group shots, amidst the interaction of attendees with this authentic heritage.
The Italian Consul General, the guest of honor for this edition, received special recognition from the organizers. His presence also garnered attention from attendees as he appeared wearing traditional Moroccan attire, a scene reflecting the festival's openness to its guests and highlighting the cultural dimension that such events carry in promoting Moroccan heritage.
The closing ceremony also included honoring the participating and contributing personalities in the organization of this edition, in appreciation of their efforts in ensuring the success of the festival's various segments.
This edition was organized by Miloud El-Abal, Ahmed Ben Abdallah, Abdelkarim El-Mouni, and Hassan El-Assal, while Ahmed Fardous and Mohamed El-Qasimi supervised the animation of the festival's segments, which saw the participation of a number of riders, including Charaf El-Bahraoui, Rachid Sikas, Ibrahim Nassih, and Ibrahim Ed Salem.
The second edition concluded with a celebration of Tbourida art and the preservation of Moroccan equestrian heritage, in a step aimed at strengthening the presence of local heritage culture in Safi province and consolidating Moroccan equestrian traditions for future generations.
