Internation Womens Day – collaboration call out…

28 01 2010

Culture Vultures is organizing a three day celebration for International Womens Day, March the 6th, 7th and 8th, Fez, Morocco. We have a mixed nationality and dynamic group of women who are coming together to heighten awareness of womens achievements, past, present and future. The program that is under construction consists of dinner, performances, reading and debates and more. Anyone interested in collaborating or simply giving some input come along to the next meeting.  This Sunday at 4 p.m. ALIF Riad, Batha.

MarHaba

Contact Jess Stephens - 06 45 22 32 03


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Categories : Artists' Call-out, Concerts/Performances, Festivals, General Fez Culture News

ALIF Riad opens its doors to a world of wonders.

28 01 2010

ALIF Riad

ALIF Riad :  Study/Culture Center

Last week ALIF (Arabic Language Institute in Fez) opened the doors of its new annex in Batha. The inspiring and tranquil space has been set up as a sanctuary from the hussle and bussle of the medina for ALIF students and members of Friends of ALC scheme as a meeting point, research centre and venue for cultural activities.   Offering wifi, quiet spaces, national and international press, reference books, spiced coffee and a program of cultural happenings,  ALIF Riad is a haven to be experienced.

Become a Friend of ALC by calling into the riad during open hours, with two passport size photos and a on-off fee of 250 dh (student and Peace Corps discount available) and becom informed of  and inspired by ALIFs facilities and cultural agenda.

ALIF riad is open from Saturday to Thursday , 12 – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. and Friday,  5 – 8 p.m.

6 Derb Drissi, Batha. From the new Batha fountain turn towards Ziat and take the second left, from there you will encounter street plaques to indicate the entrance to the garden of wonders.

For more information contact  jess@aca.org.ma


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Categories : General Fez Culture News

Trip to Khenifra Rug Auction

28 01 2010

 

Khenifra Rug Auction

Khenifra Rug Auction with Culture Vultures

 Friday February 5th

 

The premise of this cultural excursion is to experience the textile auction of the small market, middle atlas town, Khenfira. Whilst the weavers, typically women, sit on the side steps in curiosity, bids are pronounced and their woven wares paraded.  Friendly whole-sale merchants, who dwell in this souk square, are happy to assist in revealing facts and tales of the designs and handicraft involved as well as commit themselves in any bidding desired. A jewel for photography, starting in the late afternoon and continuing until every cloth has been given its plinth.  

To prepare us for this wonder we will first arrive at the natural water source of Ouaoumana  for a feisty tagine and a marvel of fresh air.

To book a place write to culture.vulture1@rocketmail.com  

or  Jess on 06 45 22 32 03 

 

Date : Friday 5th of February

Time of Departure : 8.30 am

Estimated time of return : 8 p.m.

Cost: 350 dh / Includes Lunch

Meeting Point: Bab Bouj’loud

Mode of Transport : First class minibus, licenced service.


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