Attractive mixture of Sahara and Mediterranean

The Seoul Youth Center for Cultural Exchange (MIZY Center) hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will have the ‘month of Morocco’ in December with the cooperation of the Embassy of Morocco from Dec. 2 to the 16th
With the topic of Moroccan food, traditional costumes, and world heritage.

November 29, 2011 18:00 Korea Standard Time
  • Attractive mixture of Sahara and Mediterranean

    Attractive mixture of Sahara and Mediterranean

SEOUL--(Korea Newswire)--Located at the western edge of North Africa where both African and Islamic culture are co-existed, Morocco is known as “Africa’s small Arab.” As the last event of ‘Mizy - Embassy Program’ in 2011, Morocco month would be introduced from Dec. 2nd to the 16th.

With the cooperation of the Embassy of Morocco, students get a chance to leaern about Moroccan culinary culture, traditional clothes and World heritages in Morocco. Having elementary students as participants, all the programs are going to have fun activities and Said Dahabi, the First Secretary of Morocco Embassy, will introduce Moroco culture with the help of other Moroccans currently living in South Korea.

On Dec 3, the first program will be opened on the subject of ‘food’. Students are expected to learn about the culinary culture and actually make Moroccan food ‘bageurireu (Baghrir)’ which is to be conducted over two hours. On Wednesday Dec 7 at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00, students will investigate about traditional Moroccan-themed clothing ( appeared as boasting brilliant colors of unique patterns). After then, they get to play some of Moroccan traditional games. At the last program, which will be on 10th December, ‘Fez’ and ‘Marrakesh (Marrakeck)’ known as the most popular World Heritage sites in Morocco will be examined.

During the period of events, December 2nd to the 16th, abundant exhibition materials are being displayed starting with the tradition of Moroccan salon and exhibits included with a recreational examination of the Sahara Desert. Moroccan flavors of traditional costumes and crafts will also be disclosed. This is where pretty much anyone could observe the spectacles of Moroccan culture.

Prospective participants who are interested about this event can visit the website (www.mizy.net) and download the application form which should be completed and submitted.

Entrance Fee is 5,000 won per person. This is a first-come-first-served basis.

Please Contact: 02-755-1024 (ext 114)

Website: http://www.mizy.net

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