Fez Festival Opens with Spiritual Grandeur under the Patronage of Princess Lalla Hasnaa

Fez, The Gulf Observer: Under the esteemed patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, the 28th edition of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music officially commenced today at the historic Bab Makina in Fez. The opening ceremony was a vibrant display of sacred artistic traditions from across the globe, resonating with this year’s theme: Renaissances.

Princess Lalla Hasnaa, a dedicated advocate for cultural preservation and environmental stewardship, graced the occasion with her presence, underscoring the festival’s longstanding mission to promote intercultural dialogue and peace through music and the arts.

The event opened with a spiritual journey of performances, ranging from Omani Sufi chants to Renaissance hymns from Corsica. A standout moment of the evening came from Les Tambours du Burundi, whose powerful drumming reverberated through the imperial city, serving as a sonic testament to the festival’s South-South cultural dialogue initiative.

The evening’s performances captivated the audience, offering a transcendent preview of what promises to be nine days of soulful expression and artistic communion. As the final notes echoed into the night, they signaled not an end, but the beginning of an immersive celebration of humanity’s spiritual and musical heritage.

Over the next eight days, the Fez Festival will host a diverse array of sacred music traditions, midnight Sufi ceremonies, and cultural dialogues, transforming the city’s ancient medina into a sanctuary of peace and shared heritage.

The 28th edition of the Fez Festival is not only a tribute to the richness of global sacred traditions but also a reaffirmation of Morocco’s role as a cultural bridge between civilizations. In an era of global uncertainty, this festival stands as an invitation to rediscover unity, understanding, and the renaissance of the human spirit.