Videos tagged with "beginning"

GRAGA [07:08]
The "GRAGA MOUSEM" is an annual religious festival taking place in the wind-city Essaouira (Atlantic coast). It is the Muslim equivalent to the Jewish "HILULA". The feast commemorate a Muslim cleric believed was holly-man. As in every year, the Governor accompanied by his senior administration would launch the event by midday prayer (Dhuhr). When they're done, they will leave the place marking the beginning of public to pay their visit to the holy site. Everyone would ask for a wish that could go from health to marriage, wealth to happiness...
Tags: Morocco, Essaouira, MOUSEM, GRAGA, Islam

Baraka Paths [49:38]
A documentary by Manoël Pénicaud & Khamis Mesbah (2007) Every spring, the Regragas go on pilgrimage for several hundred kilometres in Essaouira region, Morocco. Although modernists and fundamentalists would not agree, this tradition, issued from maraboutic Islam constitutes the roots of Moroccan culture. These 'pure' men visit during forty days their holy ancestors' sanctuaries, following an itinerary only known by them and stamped with Baraka, the divine gift. This is a chance to deeply discover an astonishing reality of the Muslim faith, a ritual that may date back to the beginning of Islam and North Africa's Christian past. Even today, the anticipation of the pilgrimage is palpable among the faithful followers. They watch for the caravan to come, with the hope of being cured of sickness, or getting married or giving birth, all of this thanks to Baraka. This year, Si-Ahmed, a Regraga's chief, is sick. His eldest son Abdelhaq will replace him. Si-Ahmed, who knows the ritual very well, will be with his son in his thoughts during the pilgrimage. Directors : Manoël Pénicaud and Khamis Mesbah Production : Autoproduction (2007) Lasting : 49' Language : arabic (VOSTENG) This movie won the best documentary prize in the Sol et Luna Festival in Palermo, Sicilia (2008). Other Festivals : • 2012 : Culture Unplugged Festival, India | USA | Indonesia | New Zealand • 2009 : « Religion Today Film Festival », Trente, Balzano and Rome • 2008 : « Rencontres Ethnographiques », Bordeaux ...
Tags: REGRAGA, Essaouira, Morocco, Daour, islam, Chiadma, pilgrimage, Manoël, Pénicaud, Khamis, Mesbah, anthropology, Maroc, Documentary

Honeymoon Day Trip to Tangier Morocco [07:40]
On our Honeymoon in Spain, we took a day trip to Tangier, Morocco. It was an experience we will never forget. Cobra snakes, belly dancers, first experience in the Muslim world, a taste of Africa, a wild adventure from beginning to end. A trip to Tangier by Coach and High Speed Ferry from Tarifa to Tangier.
Tags: Honeymoon, Day Trip, Tangier, Morocco, Tarifa, Spain, Cobra, Snake, Belly Dancers, Muslim, Africa, Adventure, Rugs, Leather, Clay, Tour, Travel, Culture, timtorresnet

Honeymoon Day Trip to Tangier Morocco [07:40]
On our Honeymoon in Spain, we took a day trip to Tangier, Morocco. It was an experience we will never forget. Cobra snakes, belly dancers, first experience in the Muslim world, a taste of Africa, a wild adventure from beginning to end. A trip to Tanger by Coach and High Speed Ferry from Tarifa to Tangier.
Tags: Honeymoon, Day Trip, Tangier, Morocco, Tarifa, Spain, Cobra, Snake, Belly Dancers, Muslim, Africa, Adventure, Rugs, Leather, Clay, Tour, Travel, Culture, timtorresnet

Beginning a Journey through the Cosmos [02:31]
Crossing Big Island,Hawaii, great nature with Michaeloha to begin a healing journey through the cosmos in search of enlightment and bliss. This journey is going to lead us from Hawaii to Morocco, from one side of the world to the other. Connecting with spirituality, healing and music. Healing pictures coming from the other side. Just beginning to see the Light ... Amazing Music composed by DankO.
Tags: journey, healing, cosmos, hawaii, morocco, just, beginning, to, see, the, Light, spirituality, enlightment, ALKO