![]() ![]() Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni acknowledges the cheering crowd. They didn’t disappoint.Įntrance on stage in dazzling gold and white flowing robes it’s 1 o’clock in the morning. The album is due to be released in February 2017, and this much anticipated performance under the stars was a prelude to their international tour and the album release. Earlier this year Tinariwen recorded their new album, Elwan, in a make-shift studio in the desert, just a few kilometres from the festival site. There was great excitement around the presence of Tinariwen, the renowned Touareg collective from Northern Mali, who performed at the very first edition of the Taragalte Festival in 2009. Setting, which is both intimate and majestic, nestled in the undulating dunes beneathĪ vast, star-filled sky. The festival’s temporary stage has a magical This year the Taragalte Festival welcomed musicians from the Zagora region, across Morocco, Mali (including a strong presence of artists from the Timbuktu area), Algeria, Mauritania and France. At its heart is also a commitment to protect the fragile natural environment and raise awareness of the threat of desertification in the region. The festival celebrates the rich nomadic heritage of the region, and reinvigorates a strong sense of community based on cultural exchange and diversity. Timbuktu in the 1930′s, M’Hamid’s long history as the meeting pointįor nomads setting off across the desert continues to resonate, not least through the Taragalte Festival, which the Sbaiīrothers Ibrahim and Halim created in 2009. ![]() Last of the traditional trans–Saharan trading caravans left M’Hamid for The Southern Moroccan town of M’Hamid El Ghizlane of a caravan of camels, andĪt the top is written “Tombouctou 50 Jours” (Timbuktu 50 days). Visits between October-early November is recommended to avoid crowds.Taragalte Festival in the Sahara 2016 - Part II During this period, clarity of Fiji’s waters is at its best for diving and snorkeling. To avoid the wet season, Fiji is best visited between May to early November where the weather is relatively dry and pleasantly warm. Return to the comforts of your luxury accommodation where lavish villas lines the beachfront and rejuvenating spa treatment awaits. Get up close with Fiji’s wonderful marine world with an abundance of activities the likes of snorkelling, diving, cruising and kayaking in its pristine waters. Renowned for its vibrant and spectacular corals and thriving marine eco-system that is home to 390 species of corals and 1500 species of fishes, Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World. Visit the Sigatoka Sand Dunes, one of Fiji’s historic jewels, where shifting sands continue to reveal archaeological finds such as fossils and pottery dating centuries back to 15 B.C. ![]() Partake in the Fijian festivals celebrated throughout the year and experience fire walking and the traditional Kava ceremony, understanding the national drink that is essential to Fijian culture. Hike up the hills of the iconic Sigatoka Valley and the Kula Eco park where the one can take in the sights of its spectacular backdrop of volcanic hills, stunning patchwork agriculture fields and visit the Fijian village while interacting with its friendly locals all at once. ![]()
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