Cafe Clock » Womens Day http://cafeclock.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:32:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Power of Henna http://cafeclock.com/2010/03/the-power-of-henna/ http://cafeclock.com/2010/03/the-power-of-henna/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:18:31 +0000 Editor http://cafeclock.com/?p=323

Moroccan Bride

Henna is an integral part of Moroccan life. Whether applied to hands, feet, hair, skin or the coat of a beloved horse, henna is more than a pretty design.

In Morocco, when a person is hennaed, they feel some protection from the less desirable forces of nature. Henna, and the patterns created with henna, is meant to protect, comfort and bring ‘baraka’ or blessings to the wearer. Originally, henna and the patterns used in the application, was used during rituals marking important ceremonies (such as a wedding or circumcision) in which a public display of wealth and good fortune exposed the celebrant to the ‘evil eye’. Henna and the patterns drawn with it were employed to counteract the forces of the evil eye.

Of course today, most people like henna because it’s beautiful. But isn’t it nice to know that henna and the actual designs themselves are working on your behalf?

Find Café Clock’s henna artist waiting to bestow you with ‘baraka’ and beauty every Sunday evening starting at 6:30.

]]> http://cafeclock.com/2010/03/the-power-of-henna/feed/ 0 International Women’s Day Gala Performance http://cafeclock.com/2010/03/international-womens-day-gala-performance/ http://cafeclock.com/2010/03/international-womens-day-gala-performance/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:23:12 +0000 Editor http://cafeclock.com/?p=75 Later this week, March 6th, 7th and 8th, Fes will be celebrating International Women’s Day in grand style. There are all kinds of activities planned where the many talented and generous people who live, work and play in Fes will gather to honor the achievements of women.

Yesterday, rehearsals for the upcoming Gala of Performances on Sunday, March 8th took place at the ALIF riad in Batha. The riad, which has recently been transformed into a truly wonderful, lush setting is just perfect for the occasion. Hats off to Jess Stephens, of Culture Vultures, who not only organized the riad’s transformation but also put together this incredible lineup of events. And of course special thanks to ALIF, too, which generously donated the space for Sunday’s Gala of Performances.

The courtyard resonated with voice, music, song and dance as the performers rehearsed for the big day. Yona played her soulful harmonium and sang classical Indian songs of love and worship. The birds spontaneously accompanied her. Zanouba belted out her Moroccan song and was joined by Hanane, a petite woman with a powerful voice of her own. Together they were awesome as they joined forces in a traditional song of worship to Allah. The leaves on the orange trees were reverberating in sympathetic joy. Saida performed an Oriental dance that had all the participants joining in with undulating moves of their own followed by raucous ululations. There in spirit were Hassania, a renowned oud player and the ever popular Jaliliyat with their percussive, insinuating Moroccan rhythms. What a line-up of feminine talent!

Be sure to attend this FREE event in honor of women around the world this coming Sunday, March 8th. Doors open at 3:00 and the event is scheduled to wind down at 6:30. Light refreshments, organized and donated by Fez Food, will be offered as well.

Don’t you just love women?????

Visit www.culture-vulturesfes.org for more information on International Women’s Day events or pick up a list of events at Cafe Clock.

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