The North African Amazigh new year celebration known as “Yennayer”: The Boston Event You Can’t Miss!
Organised annually since 2008 by the the Amazigh cultural network in America (ACNA) in collaboration with Boston Amazigh Community (BAC) and Amazigh World News, is a unique Amazigh event that will take place January 19th in Boston area. The event has the purpose of promoting the Amazigh culture in America by celebrating the first day of the agrarian calendar year used since ancient times by Amazigh people throughout North Africa.
The Yennayer celebration offers a wide selection of activities and performances and there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy such as live Amazigh music featuring both local and international Amazigh artists, traditional couscous dinner, Henna tattoos, Moroccan mint tea, traditional Berber dances and so many more surprises.
Since the early 90’s, the Amazigh population in New England has grown to the point that Eastern Massachusetts now has the highest density of Amazigh living in the United States. The organizing Committee have been working hard over the last few weeks to make everything run smoothly, organizers were ecstatic by the turn of event last year and hopes for even more people this year. “Over the last 15 years, Amazigh Community have been able to prosper in Boston area, to take advantage of what is available here, and i think this is the time for our community to give something back.” says organizer. “Like any Event, you learn there’s things you can do better,” Another organizer added.
This is one of the few North African Amazigh events of the year that requires a ticket, but for thirty bucks audiences have an opportunity to experience and explore the beauty of the North African-Amazigh (Berber) music from both Morocco and Algeria, art, culture, history, and language. despite being thousands of miles away from North Africa.
This exclusive once a year event is always a fans favorite and always packed, so be sure to buy your ticket soon and join us for a truly marvelous North African night. Tickets available at a very affordable charge at; amazighnewyear.eventbrite.com
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