Algeria celebrates Amazigh New Year with 'mega-couscous' event: Video
Thousands of people gathered in Algiers on the eve of Yennayer, marking the celebration of the Amazigh New Year 2975, for a unique and festive "mega-couscous" event.
Nearly 3,000 servings of the traditional dish were prepared and shared among locals as part of a community effort to celebrate Amazigh heritage and foster unity.
The event, held in the heart of Algiers, was organized by the municipality of Alger Centre and aimed to bring together Algerians from all walks of life, with a special focus on younger generations.
Karima Hamzaoui, the deputy mayor of Alger Centre, explained the significance of the event: "The goal is to bring Algerians, especially young people, together to rediscover our rich heritage and traditions," she told the AFP.
The second edition of "La table du couscous Yennayer" (The Yennayer Couscous Table) saw volunteers and city officials working together to prepare a diverse array of couscous dishes, showcasing the variety of regional flavours that are part of the Amazigh culinary tradition.
Dalila Hemiss, a 51-year-old volunteer from France, extended her warm wishes to attendees, saying, "Assegas ameggaz! Happy New Year! Best wishes for the Amazigh year 2975. We are all here today to celebrate together, and it's an honour to be part of this tradition."
The "mega-couscous" event is part of a movement to celebrate and preserve the cultural legacy of the Amazigh people, whose history spans across North Africa.
