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| Berber Exploitation - Morocco |
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Nov 1997
For centuries the Berbers of Morocco have
been persecuted by their Arab masters. Today
even their festivals have been hijacked.
Miriam is fighting to keep her language and
culture, whilst fellow militant Zaid claims
the Arabs have 'stolen our history.' Etched
out of a beautiful, yet inhospitable and
rugged land, stands Imichil, where the annual
marriage market or Moussem des Fiances takes
Place. It's here that the Arab government has
turned an exclusive Berber celebration into a
tourist fest. Shy young brides wander around
the market in traditional veils as streetwise
city slickers sell trinkets and souvenirs to
dollar laden foreigners. The Arabs have
encouraged the press to come and soak up the
traditional atmosphere It's turned into
objects of curiosity in the process. Hussein
and his wife to be, were forced to attend the
festival in order to obtain a marriage
certificate. Fascinating look at a culture
being silenced and yet exploited for its rich
and colourful traditions.
Tags : Morocco Berbers Arabs Language culture History Journeyman Pictures |
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Affichage : 8068
Durée : 2051 s |
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