Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.
Laâyoune – Artistic light drone shows under the theme “Spirit of the Green March” illuminated the emblematic Al-Mechouar square in Laâyoune on Wednesday, offering the public a captivating spectacle that leaves a lasting impression.
This show is part of the “Nostalgia” program launched by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, with a view to shedding light on the history of the Kingdom and its rich cultural heritage, and to present to the general public in a creative way.
Organized on the occasion of the celebration of the 49th anniversary of the glorious Green March, this show took place in the presence of the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, the wali of the Laâyoune region -Sakia El Hamra, governor of the province of Laâyoune, Abdeslam Bekrate, elected officials, and consuls general accredited to Laâyoune.
Accompanied by a magical voice, these drone shows retraced a significant period in the history of Morocco, namely the epic Green March.
Through careful programming and perfect synchronization, around 500 light drones created shapes, patterns and even stories in the starry sky, providing a breathtaking visual experience.
In a most festive atmosphere, the public of all ages, brandishing Moroccan flags, followed this light show, creating a unique and memorable atmosphere, where feelings of patriotism, national pride and enthusiasm combined.
In a statement to MAP, the artistic director of the “Nostalgia” program, Youssef Britel, stressed that this night show aims to transmit to the new generation the civilizational and human values of the Green March, which reflects determination, will and faith of Moroccans, making it known that this unique light show is being organized for the first time in Laâyoune and in the southern provinces.
This show of approximately 15 minutes tells the story of a grandfather who tells his grandson about his participation in the Green March, explaining to him the way in which 350,000 volunteers followed the call of the Fire SM King Hassan II to recover the southern provinces of the Kingdom.
Combining technological innovation and artistic creativity, these shows are produced by groups of synchronized and choreographed illuminated drones which are organized into various aerial formations. Almost any image can be recreated in the sky using a computer program that turns the graphics into flight commands and communicates them to drones.
Note that the “Nostalgia” program has experienced, since its launch in 2022, real enthusiasm from Moroccans, given that these shows deliver captivating stories about the history of the Kingdom and its rich cultural heritage.
