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Battle of Algiers

by claudia cuomo (Italy)

France

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A young groom is smiling after being shaved by his uncle before "El Khouara" engagement celebration. Traditionally, the man goes visiting the girl's parents to ask her in marriage. It's the moment of "Khotba". Once families find an agreement about dowry, the boy and girl get officially engaged.
A young groom is smiling after being shaved by his uncle before "El Khouara" engagement celebration. Traditionally, the man goes visiting the girl's parents to ask her in marriage. It's the moment of "Khotba". Once families find an agreement about dowry, the boy and girl get officially engaged.
The bride changes her outfit,showing her ring. Bride's clothes are traditionally made by herself,but this tradition is getting lost.The bride will wear several dresses during the party:the higher the social level of the family,the more the dresses the bride will have to wear.This is called "Tasdira"
The bride changes her outfit,showing her ring. Bride's clothes are traditionally made by herself,but this tradition is getting lost.The bride will wear several dresses during the party:the higher the social level of the family,the more the dresses the bride will have to wear.This is called "Tasdira"
The Aunt of the future groom showing her Henna. Henna ceremony is a symbolic ritual where the young woman begins a new stage of her adult life as a wife.The oldest woman of the family has to apply henna on bride's hands, but unmarried girls are also decorated, so that "God" would send them a husband
The Aunt of the future groom showing her Henna. Henna ceremony is a symbolic ritual where the young woman begins a new stage of her adult life as a wife.The oldest woman of the family has to apply henna on bride's hands, but unmarried girls are also decorated, so that "God" would send them a husband
Bride's mother surrounded by relatives. Her 19-years-old daughter will leave the family house less than a year after. Meanwhile,she will receive gifts -"shoura"- all along the engagement period until the wedding day. This moment is emotional, both sad and joyful because it marks the end of childhood
Bride's mother surrounded by relatives. Her 19-years-old daughter will leave the family house less than a year after. Meanwhile,she will receive gifts -"shoura"- all along the engagement period until the wedding day. This moment is emotional, both sad and joyful because it marks the end of childhood
The young girl will become a wife.Today about 200,000 Algerians live in Marseille,a city in which there's no "disorientation",but at the same time a certain melancholy towards motherland can be spotted.In special occasions this community becomes powerful and united,celebrating origins and traditions
The young girl will become a wife.Today about 200,000 Algerians live in Marseille,a city in which there's no "disorientation",but at the same time a certain melancholy towards motherland can be spotted.In special occasions this community becomes powerful and united,celebrating origins and traditions

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