The city of Essaouira is a unique global reference point for intercultural dialogue, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, Minister of Culture and Sport for the Regional Government of Andalusia Patricia del Pozo Fernández said on Saturday in Bayt Dakira museum.
Speaking at a symposium held as part of the 3rd Soul of Cultures international festival, del Pozo Fernández hailed the diverse identity of the Windy City, which she described as “an authentic model of cohabitation, where traditions, beliefs and cultures have lived side by side and interacted in harmony since the dawn of time”.
“Essaouira is a unique example of how culture and spirituality can serve as bridges between peoples. Here, tolerance and harmonious coexistence are not mere ideals, but a reality rooted in everyday life”, she observed.
“We share a common heritage of priceless richness. Our arts, cultures and crafts bear witness to this history, and we will continue to build bridges between our societies through promoting this heritage”, Del Pozo Fernández added in a statement to the press.
Del Pozo Fernández was also delighted by the commitment of local players to preserving and promoting Essaouira’s exceptional heritage, noting that the Soul of Cultures Festival is a perfect illustration of the city’s mission as a land of openness and living together.
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