Week 7 of Our Hands showcased Cooking and Baking by the culinary powerhouses of Morocco: women. By and large, preparing daily meals in Morocco falls on women’s plates. Many women take great pride in this essential task, and have spent years, decades, and lifetimes perfecting staple dishes in Morocco such as tagine, couscous, and harira. Celebrations and … Continue reading OUR HANDS: Cooking & Baking
Week 5 of Our Hands focused on Moroccan women artisans through Rug Making. This art form is an ancient Moroccan tradition that has been passed down by generations of women and families across the country. Unlike most of today’s goods created by machines, the rugs made by women in Morocco are the product of countless … Continue reading OUR HANDS: Rug Making
The GAD Committee continues the Our Hands campaign to highlight women’s work in Morocco with this week’s theme: Education. Education in Morocco extends beyond the traditional school setting. Women pass down knowledge to Moroccan youth in a multitude of ways. Skills, traditions, and stories are shared and taught in associations, in women’s centers and youth centers, … Continue reading OUR HANDS: Education
This week the Our Hands campaign focused on one of the most important parts of the Moroccan cultural experience: khobz (bread). Bread making is labor that is typically tasked to women in Morocco. Most meals in Morocco are served with bread, and it is customary to eat using your hands, usually with the bread as the vessel. … Continue reading OUR HANDS: Bread Making
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