Initiated by the Moroccan American Council, this artistic event brought together an enthusiastic audience of Moroccans of all faiths, or from other neighboring U.S. states, as well as members of the Arab community, and many Americans who came to celebrate the ancient friendship that binds the two countries.
This artistic evening which took place in a family and friendly atmosphere, was animated by two great names of the Moroccan song, namely Abderrahim Souiri and Younes Rbati.
As a sign of recognition to Moroccans around the world, a moving tribute was paid by the organizers to the philanthropist and actress Zohra Georgette Elkaim Moyal. This Moroccan Jew who was born in Tiznit and has spent a good part of her life in New York, standing out for her commitment to her community and the strengthening of Moroccan-American ties.
Georgette, accompanied for the occasion by her young grandchildren, told MAP, do not find words strong enough to express her gratitude and unwavering attachment to HM King Mohammed VI as well as the Alawite throne, cement of the Moroccan nation which is distinguished by the unique symbiosis between its various components of all faiths.
For her, the resumption of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel is another expression of the values of peace, tolerance and living together always advocated by the Kingdom, under the leadership of the Alawite Throne.
The tribute ceremony took place in the presence of president of the Morocco-Israel Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Said Benryane and Jonathan Levy, vice president of this body which aims to contribute to fostering economic partnership between the two countries.
Several Moroccans abroad have expressed their joy to meet for this artistic event which, by its festive aspect in the pure tradition of Moroccan festival, has a particularly symbolic character of a return to a "normal" life after two years of restrictions imposed by the pandemic, said president of Moroccan American Council, Chaïb Salih.
He added that such events help strengthen the feeling of belonging to the motherland while being fully integrated into the host country, a feeling that every Moroccan abroad also wants to pass on to future generations as well as the values of tolerance, openness and living together that make the Moroccan exception.