🇲🇦 The opening of the photography exhibition ’Morocco, Land of Light’ at Alliance Française de Cork, organised in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ireland, took place on 23rd May 2025, with over 50 attendees.
The exhibition was opened by His Excellency Dr. Lahcen Mahraoui, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Ireland, and Valérie David-McGonnell, President of AF de Cork, in the presence of Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr. Honore Kamegni, TD Padraig O Sullivan, Deputy Mayor of County Cork Cllr Councillor Audrey Buckley, Hon. Consul of France to Cork & Kerry Josselin LE GALL, Hon. Consul of Switzerland Anne Kristine K., Deputy President of the Cork Chamber of Commerce Fiona Kearney, AF de Cork Board Members Pr. Grace Neville, Pascal Lucas and Philippe Grosbois, and Post-Primary Languages Ireland Representative Vicky Bouché.
Many thanks to all who have attended this event.
The opening was followed by an official visit from His Excellency Dr. Lahcen Mahraoui to the Cork City Hall where he was received by Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle.
About the exhibition:
’Morocco, Land of Light’
Morocco has enchanted countless hearts with its luminous charm and stunning landscapes. The phrase "Morocco: Land of the Far Sunset" resonates as a beacon of freedom, capturing the profound spiritual bond the kingdom shares with its remarkable geography and vast horizons.
In 1832, the renowned painter Eugène Delacroix expressed his admiration for this land, saying, "In Morocco, there is color everywhere." Since that time, the nation has inspired generations of poets, artists, and photographers eager to capture its enchanting beauty. From the richness of its lush gardens to the mystery of its ancient medinas, and from the grandeur of its towering mountains to the tranquil sounds of its boundless seas, all thrive under the warm embrace of the sun and the twinkling stars of the night sky.
This exhibition aspires to serve as a spiritual conduit to the essence of Morocco, inviting viewers to delve into its extraordinary allure. It showcases an exceptional collection of photographs from the "Dar al-Suwar" in Marrakech, each image a visual gem narrating the timeless beauty of this enchanting land.
Through the partnership of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ireland and Alliance Française, this visual collection from the Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech will brighten the cultural landscape of Cork and other cities in Ireland.
’Morocco, Land of Light’ will be exhibited at Alliance Française de Cork from 23rd May to 27th June 2025.
Article in the French press about the opening of this exhibition in Cork: https://lepetitjournal.com/dublin/exposition-maroc-terre-de-lumiere-lalliance-francaise-de-cork-414204
Listen to Soprano Mary McCabe’s interview in French (Mary McCabe will be performing Francis Poulenc’s "La Voix humaine" at the Everyman Theatre in Cork on 5th June):
