Ronaq: Celebrating Global Cultures at the Palais Badi in Marrakech
The Palais Badi hosted the second edition of the cultural event “Ronaq” on Saturday evening, transforming into a space for the convergence of diverse cultures in a festive atmosphere that reflects values of openness and cultural exchange.
Organized by the Business Chef Club at the National School of Commerce and Management in Marrakech, this event highlighted the components of Indian and Vietnamese cultures alongside Moroccan culture. Various performances showcased the richness of human heritage and its intersections.
The activities were spread across designated halls introducing the participating cultures, featuring traditional cooking, fashion, and music performances, accompanied by explanations of each country’s cultural specifics. This interactive experience allowed visitors to explore the diversity and closeness of these cultures.
In a statement to the press, the director of the institution, Bushra Labzar, emphasized that this event celebrates culinary arts as a bridge for communication among peoples, showcasing the diversity of Moroccan, Indian, and Vietnamese cuisines while promoting cultural exchange.
She highlighted that the event provides students with an opportunity to develop their personal and professional skills, particularly in communication and openness to different cultures, as well as expanding their networks and supporting academic collaboration.
For her part, student Mariam Al-Tawil, president of this edition, explained that “Ronaq” serves as a space that brings together multiple cultures within a unified framework, contributing to refining students’ skills in management and organization, in line with the training provided by the institution.
The event saw the presence of figures from the cultural and diplomatic fields, including the ambassadors of India and Vietnam to Morocco, who praised the significance of such initiatives in enhancing cultural dialogue and bringing peoples closer together. They affirmed that openness to arts and traditions is a fundamental gateway to reinforcing cooperative and friendly relations.
The organization of “Ronaq” aligns with the National School of Commerce and Management in Marrakech’s efforts to enhance its cultural visibility and engagement with its environment by creating parallel spaces for academic training that allow students to showcase their talents and develop their abilities.
