Celebrating Traditional Equestrian Arts in Morocco
On a festive Sunday, Prince Moulay Rachid presided over the conclusion of the 25th Hassan II Trophy for traditional Tbourida arts, a vibrant event that took place at the Royal Tbourida Complex Dar Es Salam in Rabat. This prestigious competition, organized by the Royal Moroccan Federation of Equestrian Sports, spanned from June 15 to June 21 and showcased the extraordinary talent of various troupes hailing from different regions of Morocco, coming together to celebrate one of the nation’s most cherished traditional equestrian disciplines.
In attendance were numerous dignitaries, including government officials, elected representatives, and prominent figures in the sports community. Among them were Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Mohamed Saad Berrada; Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari; Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid; and Secretary of State, Lahcen Essaadi, all of whom contributed to the grandeur of the event.
At the culmination of this week-long celebration, Prince Moulay Rachid took the stage to present medals to the outstanding troupes that had excelled in both the Youth and Senior categories. In the Youth category, the gold medal was awarded to the troupe led by Moqaddem Zrizaâ Badr from Mediouna, representing the Casablanca-Settat region. The silver medal went to Moqaddem El Khadi Badr Eddine's troupe from Youssoufia in the Marrakech-Safi region, while the bronze medal was claimed by Moqaddem El Kazoumi Houssam's troupe from Guelmim in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region.
Turning to the Senior category, the top prize was awarded to the troupe led by Moqaddem Talhouni Mohamed Amine from Settat. The silver medal was secured by the troupe from Skhirat-Temara, led by Moqaddem El Heloua Abdelhadi, with third place going to the troupe of Moqaddem Anjar El Mehdi from Marrakech-Menara.
Rooted in Morocco’s rich military and cultural heritage, Tbourida is not merely a competition but a vibrant display of tradition and artistry that holds a significant place in the country’s cultural narrative. This performance art was recognized in 2021 when it was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, further solidifying its importance as a national treasure.
As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.
