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Morocco World
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Princess Lalla Hasnaa Honors Azerbaijani Women Figures in Culture and the Arts
Rabat – Morocco's Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage of Rabat, hosted a special tea ceremony in Baku on Thursday, bringing together influential Azerbaijani women from the realms of culture and the arts. The event saw the participation of some of Azerbaijan's most prominent figures. Chafing Mammadova, a celebrated theater and film actress, and Fidan Hadjieva, an opera singer and mezzo-soprano, both of whom are pillars of Azerbaijan's artistic community, were in attendance. Amina Melikova, Director of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, and Shirin Melikova, Director of the Azerbaijan National Museum of Fine Arts, also graced the occasion. Also in attendance were Nouzha Alaoui, Secretary-General of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of the Cultural Heritage of Rabat, and Aïcha El Boukhari, wife of the Moroccan Ambassador to Baku, both of whom played key roles in the event's organization. This gathering points to the shared commitment to cultural preservation and the promotion of women's leadership in the arts across both Morocco and Azerbaijan. On Sunday, Princess Lalla Hasnaa visited Azerbaijan International Carpet Festival in Baku. She was welcomed as guest of honor by key cultural and civic figures. Yesterday, the Princess also visited a secondary school in Baku as part of a new educational partnership linking schools in Rabat and the Azerbaijani capital. All of these visits served not only as a gesture of hospitality but also as a meaningful act of cultural diplomacy which, in its turn, reflects Morocco's belief in the power of culture to build lasting connections. By bringing together leading Azerbaijani women in the arts and heritage sectors, Princess Lalla Hasnaa reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Azerbaijan, particularly through cultural exchange. For Morocco, culture stands as a pillar of mutual understanding and cooperation as it stands as a bridge between peoples and a foundation for enduring ties beyond politics or economics.
Morocco World
05-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Princess Lalla Hasnaa Meets Azerbaijan's First Lady to Deepen Cultural Cooperation
Rabat – In a gesture that reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to cultural diplomacy, Princess Lalla Hasnaa met with Azerbaijan's First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva on Monday at the Heydar Aliyev Foundation headquarters in Baku. The two women, both at the helm of institutions dedicated to heritage preservation, discussed ways to strengthen ties between their countries through shared cultural values. Lalla Hasnaa, who leads the Foundation for the Safeguarding of Rabat's Cultural Heritage, arrived in Baku accompanied by a high-level Moroccan delegation. Among them were Morocco's Minister of Youth, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid; Morocco's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mohamed Adil Embarch; and Lalla Nouzha Alaoui, Secretary General of the Rabat heritage foundation. On the Azerbaijani side, First Lady Aliyeva, who presides over one of the country's most active cultural institutions, was joined by her daughter, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, as well as Executive Director Anar Alakbarov and presidential advisor Mukhtar Babayev. The atmosphere of the meeting was filled with mutual respect and a shared desire to build lasting cultural bridges. Discussions touched on heritage preservation, cultural education, and potential collaborations between Moroccan and Azerbaijani institutions. The two sides expressed a strong interest in deepening cultural exchange and encouraging dialogue through exhibitions, restoration efforts, and joint initiatives. On Sunday, Princess Lalla Hasnaa visited the Azerbaijan International Carpet Festival in Baku. Held in the old city of Icherisheher, the festival draws attention to the enduring legacy of Azerbaijani carpet weaving. The art has long stood as a symbol of identity and cultural memory. The encounter in Baku not only reflected the important the role of cultural diplomacy but also placed two influential women at the center of a growing partnership between Morocco and Azerbaijan, one rooted in shared heritage, and guided by a vision for the future. Tags: carpet culturecultural tiesLalla HasnaaMorocco Azerbaijan
Morocco World
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Princess Lalla Hasnaa Visits Baku to Honor Azerbaijan's Timeless Carpet Art
Rabat – Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of Rabat's Cultural Heritage, visited the Azerbaijan International Carpet Festival in Baku on Sunday, where ancestral craft continues to hold a central place in everyday life. Held in the old city of Icherisheher, the festival draws attention to the enduring legacy of Azerbaijani carpet weaving. The art has long stood as a symbol of identity and cultural memory. In 2010, it was recognized by UNESCO as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Princess Lalla Hasnaa was welcomed as guest of honor by key cultural and civic figures. Among them were Emin Mammadov, chairman of Azerkhalcha, the national body responsible for promoting and preserving Azerbaijani carpet weaving, and Rufat Mahmud, mayor of Icherisheher. Morocco's ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mohamed Adil Embarch, and the Director General of the Maison de l'Artisan, Tarik Sadik, were also present. During her tour, the Princess visited pavilions from participating nations, such as Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and Tatarstan. Every display demonstrated a common regional commitment to textile heritage and craftsmanship. She also visited the Azerbaijani Center of Traditional Arts, where young artisans and artists acquire techniques handed down through generations. The center has classes in ceramics, jewelry making, batik and woodwork. Its workshops impart not only techniques but an awareness of continuity of culture. Central to the visit was the encounter with the process of weaving. The Princess saw firsthand how each carpet is made from raw yarn through to finished pattern. She saw pieces from across Azerbaijan, each one typified by distinctive colour combinations, geometric forms and interwoven motifs. Princess Lalla Hasnaa also paid a visit to a digital artwork installation called Zaman (Time) by designer Narjis Asgarova. The installation presents a contemporary reading of Azerbaijani cultural symbols and brings Icherisheher's mystic historic architecture to life. It was created to mark the 25th anniversary of the old city's inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list and the 15th anniversary of the recognition of Azerbaijani carpet art as a cultural treasure. The festival brought together exhibitions, interactive displays, and educational programs that paid tribute to the country's master weavers. It honored those who continue to pass on the quiet precision, patience, and artistry that define this timeless craft. Princess Lalla Hasnaa's presence at the event reflected Morocco's commitment to cultural preservation and cross-cultural dialogue. Her visit also underlined the shared value placed on craftsmanship and tradition as living forces that shape collective identity and memory.
