On November 28, 2024, Youth for Peace, in collaboration with the Anna Lindh Foundation, celebrated Mediterranean Day with a vibrant event aimed at fostering intercultural dialogue and promoting peace across the Mediterranean region. Held at the Campus du Savoir, the celebration brought together diverse communities to emphasize cooperation, understanding, and shared values.
Mediterranean Day celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the region, highlighting the importance of cooperation, understanding, and shared values. This year’s theme, “Sounds That Connect,” focused on the unifying power of music, which transcends barriers and fosters mutual understanding. The event underscored how music can serve as a bridge, connecting people across different cultures and languages.
The event featured notable attendees, including Josep Ferré, Director of the Anna Lindh Foundation, Zakaria El Hamel, Director of Youth for Peace in Morocco, and the University Premier of Oujda. The celebration was graced by a performance from the Ghanghan Band, a Moroccan Amazigh group from Nador, whose music blends Andalusian, Arabic, and African influences.
The concert was part of a broader initiative by the Anna Lindh Foundation, which seeks to leverage music as a powerful medium for connection and dialogue. By bringing together young people from various backgrounds, the event embodied hope for a future where dialogue and understanding prevail over conflict. This initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to leveraging cultural expressions to build bridges and promote peace.
