Larache, the city of three cultures

After the entry into the African continent on October 8 through the port city of Tangier where a special event had been prepared to receive the World March Base Team and its companions; after the events they ended up spending the night in the city of Larache.

On October 9 the delegation began its activities very early, visiting the Archaeological Park of Lixuz, where the ancient origins of the city are observed and there are remains of all its stages of development. From the hill you could see the strategic location and salt fields in the distance.

On October 9 the delegation began its activities very early, visiting the Archaeological Park of Lixuz, where the ancient origins of the city are observed and there are remains of all its stages of development. From the hill you could see the strategic location and salt fields in the distance.

Impressive Roman ruins

Almost at the top, impressive Roman ruins where an amphitheater located in front of the sea, hot springs with hot and cold baths, remains of a temple to Neptune with important mosaics, also the salting area of ​​fish, among others curiosities.

Further down the remains of an old mosque, the remains of tombs and the Archaeological Park Museum.

Some artists gave free rein to some ancient songs in the Amphitheater. Very emotional event because they recognized in those songs common roots to others in the traditions: Andalusian, Spanish and Castilian Middle Ages. Highlighting common origins in certain cultural issues.

Three cemeteries, Muslim, Christian and Jewish located next to each other

Subsequently, we arrived at the Plaza de la Tolera where the 3 cemeteries were visited: Muslim, Christian and Jewish located next to each other, as a clear example of the good coexistence that the city of Larache had and continues to have as an example of good Live for the peoples of the world.

In another Christian cemetery there are two well-known graves that some members of the base team wanted to visit was that of the famous Spanish writer Juan Goytisolo, Cervantes Prize, who asked to be buried in that place next to his friend the French writer Jean Ganet.

Site very visited by tourists who love the lyrics and fans of these two well-known writers.

After tasting delicious dishes of the place, the Carnival of the Plaza de la Comandancia was attended, where a great reception was organized.

The formal act at the City Conservatory

Afterwards, the formal act at the City Conservatory between the Association Children of Larache with the town hall.

Here they spoke, the Suod Allae, coordinator of the event who welcomed, Abdb Elache Ben Nassare, President of the Association Children of Larache, Jose Muñoz, convergence of the Cultures Madrid, the Mayor of the city, Abdelilah Hssisin, who thanked the Marching through the place and stated the reasons for supporting this non-violent initiative to travel the world.

Finally, Rafael de la Rubia delivered the book of the 1 World March and Sonia Venegas delivered the book of the South American March to the mayor of Larache, Abdelilah Hssisin.

The performance of the GANAWA youth music group, as well as the traditional TARAB group, AL ANDALUZ, that entertained the public with its exquisite music, and the Taekwondo school of the Chavard Sports Club with Professor Ali Amassnaon, who demonstrated their abilities.

The city of Larache was distinguished as an example of coexistence between different cultures; as tolerance, which is one of the central proposals of the World March.

Article writing: Sonia Venegas
Photographs: Gina Venegas

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