The cultural association Tamkadbout, in collaboration with the APC of Aït Bouaddou, the APW of Tizi-Ouzou, and the culture department, will organize the 11th edition of the Mountain Theatre Festival from August 18-23. This year's event will honor Slimane Azem, a legendary figure in Kabyle music. The festival will feature theatrical performances, and interested troupes can register with the Tamkadbout association to participate.
According to Cherif Ben Tahar, a member of the Tamkadbout association, the festival will be open to all troupes from across the country, and their participation will be fully supported. The registration period has begun, and interested troupes can contact the association for more information on the festival's program and logistics. This year's event is expected to be a grand celebration of theatre and culture.
The festival was initially planned for the month of Ramadan but was postponed due to the end-of-year exams. The organizers decided to schedule it for August to give all theatre enthusiasts a chance to participate. The event aims to promote Algerian culture and provide a platform for talented artists to showcase their work.
The 10th edition of the festival, held in 2018, saw the participation of around a dozen theatrical troupes from Tizi-Ouzou, Béjaïa, and Bouira. The event was a huge success, with several awards being presented to outstanding performers and troupes. The association of Takarbouzt from Bouira won four prizes, including the honor prize and the best secondary male interpretation prize.
The 2018 festival also saw the association Tafat d'Ath Zmenzer receiving an encouragement prize, while Kenza Missouri from Mechtras was awarded the best secondary female interpretation prize. Hassiba Ait Djebara from Tagharma d'Akbou won the best female interpretation prize, and Hassan Allal from Aïn Zaouïa took home the best male interpretation prize.
The 2018 festival featured a range of talented performers and troupes, with the grand prize being awarded to the troupe "Double six" from Tazmalt for their performance "Tayri d wadrim". The event concluded with a grand artistic gala featuring popular Algerian singers, including Saïd Attab, Akli Moumouh, Mouh Atoui, and Hassan Ahres.
The 11th Mountain Theatre Festival promises to be an exciting event, celebrating Algerian culture and talent. With its rich history and tradition of showcasing outstanding performances, the festival is expected to draw large crowds and provide a platform for emerging artists to shine. The event will be a fitting tribute to Slimane Azem, a legendary figure in Kabyle music.
Key points
- The 11th Mountain Theatre Festival will pay tribute to Slimane Azem, the father of Kabyle song.
- The festival will feature theatrical performances from across Algeria, with participation fully supported by the organizers.
- The event aims to promote Algerian culture and provide a platform for talented artists to showcase their work.
