صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
In a context characterized by continued political sensitivity between Morocco and Algeria, it was decided to cancel all shows that were expected to be presented by Algerian comedian Abdelkader El Sektor in a number of Moroccan cities, in response to widespread calls expressed by Moroccan activists and citizens in refusal to receive Algerian artists during the current circumstance.
According to confirmed data, the decision to cancel included shows programmed in Casablanca (February 6), the Mohammed V Theater in Rabat (February 8), and the Mohammed VI Theater in Oujda (March 5), in addition to the show of the Abdellah Boukamakh Cultural Complex in Tangier (March 7). All promotional materials related to these shows were also withdrawn, with the phrase “cancelled” included on the ticket sales platforms, in a step that reflected the finality of the decision.
This development comes in the wake of calls addressed to the organizers of artistic and cultural events, calling for national responsibility and not to program Algerian artists, against the backdrop of what the authors of these calls consider a continuation of hostile rhetoric and unfriendly practices towards Morocco and its citizens. These voices emphasized that national cultural spaces cannot be isolated from the general context related to defending sovereignty and national dignity.
The announcement of the artistic tour sparked a wave of interaction on social media, where a number of followers expressed their dissatisfaction with the programming of performances by an Algerian artist in Moroccan halls, considering that the current political situation does not allow such initiatives, and calling for it to be postponed until the atmosphere improves and positions are clarified.
Although the show in question falls within the “One Man Show” art, which has a comedic nature, the controversy that accompanied it brought back to the forefront the discussion about the limits of separation between art and politics. In this context, supporters of the cancellation decision believe that protecting the highest interests of Morocco and preserving the symbolism of its cultural spaces remains a priority, and that suspending such performances is not considered an infringement on freedom of creativity, but rather a legitimate national position that reflects a collective awareness of the stage.
They affirm that cultural openness remains a solid value, but in their view it requires mutual respect and clear positions towards Morocco’s issues and its territorial integrity, considering that any openness that does not invoke these constants loses its justification in the current context.
Source:My press
