Rabat’s Media Library Hosts Cultural Workshop for Children Celebrating Moroccan Heritage.
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Rabat’s Media Library Hosts Cultural Workshop for Children Celebrating Moroccan Heritage.
A group of 31 students from the El Manzeh El Amine Institution arrives at the Rabat Media Library, eager to begin their cultural journey through the history and heritage
As part of the Rabat World Book Capital 2026 festivities, the Rabat Media Library hosted a cultural event for 31 primary school students. Organized in collaboration with El Manzeh El Amine Institution, the event focused on teaching children about Moroccan heritage through a blend of storytelling and traditional arts.
The program featured two interactive workshops in which students explored the history of local landmarks and the craft of pottery. After listening to a story and watching a documentary on ceramic artistry, the children participated in a hands-on session where they decorated their own tajine designs. The event concluded with the distribution of books and souvenirs to celebrate their creative work.
A group of 31 students from the El Manzeh El Amine Institution arrives at the Rabat Media Library, eager to begin their cultural journey through the history and heritageA group of 31 students from the El Manzeh El Amine Institution arrives at the Rabat Media Library, eager to begin their cultural journey through the history and heritageA group of 31 students from the El Manzeh El Amine Institution arrives at the Rabat Media Library, eager to begin their cultural journey through the history and heritageParticipants take their seats, ready to begin a morning of storytelling and artistic exploration centered on Moroccan heritage.Amal Khaldi, director of the Rabat Media Library, and Salma Essalmi, director of the Allal El Fassi Media Library, co-lead the opening session to introduce the day’s educational goals.Students listen intently to a reading of Fatouma’s Tajine, following the characters through the historic streets of the Kasbah of the UdayasStudents listen intently to a reading of Fatouma’s Tajine, following the characters through the historic streets of the Kasbah of the Udayas.Salma Essalmi narrating the story of Fatouma’s Tajine, using the power of wordsThe “Echoes of the Tale” workshop uses a digital presentation to showcase illustrations from Fatouma’s Tajine, helping students visualize the story’s historical settings.With the students’ attention fixed on her, Salma Essalmi shares the technical and artistic secrets of traditional pottery through the day’s featured storyA collection of handmade books, crafted by previous students, on display at the Rabat Media Library as an inspiration for the next generation of young writers and artists.A collection of handmade books, crafted by previous students, on display at the Rabat Media Library as an inspiration for the next generation of young writers and artists.An interior view of the Rabat Media LibraryDirector Amal Khaldi uses the digital projector to guide students through the story’s illustrationsA student watches intently as the stories of Morocco’s past unfold on the screen, captivated by the history of her own heritageThe workshop entrance serves as a reminder of Rabat’s status as a world cultural leader, inviting young participants to be part of a historic literary milestone.The workshop entrance serves as a reminder of Rabat’s status as a world cultural leader, inviting young participants to be part of a historic literary milestone.The main entrance of the Rabat Media Library, welcoming visitors to a central hub of the Rabat World Book Capital 2026 celebrations.Students focus on sketching the intricate details of a traditional tajine, inspired by the documentary and storytelling sessionStudents focus on sketching the intricate details of a traditional tajine, inspired by the documentary and storytelling sessionThe room is filled with concentration as students use art to connect with the history and landmarks of Rabat.The room is filled with concentration as students use art to connect with the history and landmarks of Rabat.The room is filled with concentration as students use art to connect with the history and landmarks of Rabat.Workshop supervisors carefully review the students’ creations, selecting the most standout pieces of art for special recognition and prizes.Salma Essalmi presents a prize to a young participant, recognizing the artistic talent and focus displayed throughout the sessionDirectors Amal Khaldi and Salma Essalmi stand together with a competition winner, marking the culmination of the morning’s creative efforts.One of the workshop supervisors presents an award to a winning student, celebrating the creativity and effort poured into their artistic project. The workshop supervisors present an award to a winning student, celebrating the creativity and effort poured into their artistic project.The students begin their departure, carrying with them new stories and artistic skills after a morning immersed in Rabat’s cultural history. A collective group photo featuring the students, directors, and library staff, serving as a souvenir of their shared journey into Moroccan heritage.
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