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Morocco World
07-05-2025
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- Morocco World
Princess Lalla Hasnaa Visits Baku School to Deepen Morocco-Azerbaijan Cultural Ties
Rabat – Morocco's Princess Lalla Hasnaa visited a public secondary school in Baku on Wednesday as part of a new educational partnership linking schools in Rabat and the Azerbaijani capital. The visit signals a step forward in cultural cooperation between the two countries and reflects ongoing efforts to promote heritage education among youth. The Princess, who serves as President of the Foundation for the Safeguarding of Rabat's Cultural Heritage, arrived at Educational Complex No. 132-134 to a warm welcome from Azerbaijani and Moroccan officials. Among those present were Azerbaijan's Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, Deputy Minister of Culture Murad Huseynov, and Morocco's Minister of Youth, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid. Also greeting her were Morocco's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mohamed Adil Embarch, and Nouzha Alaoui, Secretary General of the Foundation. The visit opened with remarks by Minister Amrullayev, who described the school as one of Baku's most respected institutions. He called the Princess's presence a turning point in the school's history, where shared values and a common interest in cultural heritage meet. He also added that the partnership between the Foundation and Azerbaijani institutions gives students a chance to discover their cultural roots while discovering those of others. Read Also: Princess Lalla Hasnaa Visits Baku to Honor Azerbaijan's Timeless Carpet Art School Director Aygun Milkayilova expressed similar views. She added that the partnership is a new era of mutual understanding where cultural heritage is a common resource and not a local treasure. Inside the school's modest museum, Lalla Hasnaa watched students' performances that were filled with pride and dignity. After both national anthems performed, a young singer, Atila Garib, sang the Azerbaijan song, and Abid Chalabiyrv later played Chams El Achiya, a Moroccan classic, on the kamancha, an Azerbaijani string instrument. The visit also included a traditional dance, Cengi, danced with youthful vigor and accuracy. Two students, Alper Qarib and Nurlana Hasanli, led the Princess through the museum and demonstrated its focus on Azerbaijan's pedagogical heritage. Later, Lalla Hasnaa joined a seventh-grade class to listen to a presentation on how Azerbaijan integrates culture and the arts into its education system. One teacher pointed out linguistic echoes with Arabic and Amazigh, drawing attention to words like müəllim, meaning 'teacher.' The conversation noted how language and heritage showcase deeper connections between the two countries. The visit concluded with an exhibition of student-made artworks featuring landmarks from Rabat and Baku. The drawings, models, and mixed-media pieces revealed a strong sense of identity rooted in place and history. Before leaving the school, Lalla Hasnaa took photos with students and teachers, smiling amid a sea of excited faces. The visit carried the spirit of a cultural bridge in the lived experience of young people eager to learn from each other. Tags: culture tiesLalla HasnaaMorocco Azerbaijan tiesPrinces Lalla Hasnaa
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
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- 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.
