"Tabourida" from Morocco has been added to the UNESCO list of horses and jockeys.
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| Taburideh art |
In Morocco, the "Taburideh art" is one of the oldest types of traditional celebration, whether for special occasions or weddings, or in demonstrations organized by the authorities or tribe, or what is known as "the season" in Morocco. And it's part of the performing arts, so it's meant to be watched and enjoyed. A group of knights mounted on horses and mares, clad in traditional armor, formed a line.
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horses - or what is known as "the swarm" in popular culture - salute by bending their heads at the start of the track, then conduct a preliminary dance in time with the music performed by accompanying folk groups. The knights then mount their horses at the start of the rectangular track, which is surrounded by spectators, and the horses begin to move in a rhythm that gradually increases with distance, while the riders perform coordinated movements with rifles and bridles.
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known yell uttered by the band's leader, "The Allam." When the rounds are fired simultaneously, the men applaud and cheer, while the women ululate as if it were a single shot of gunpowder. Whether the gunpowder shots fluctuate, or when one of the knights lags behind or advances over his companions in pushing the trigger of his rifle, the audience's enthusiasm wanes. Fantasy is a recreation of ancient combat ball movements.
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In most provinces, the horseman wears a white robe and robe, along with a dagger and a historic leather purse, and a traditional yellow equestrian shoe called the tamak. The blue desert dress and black turban are worn by knights in the south and desert. The gunpowder is constructed of red wood with an iron barrel, and it is embellished with copper, silver, or gold rings and rings, depending on the knight's social and economic rank, or his level of equestrian passion. Moroccan cavalry employed exquisite saddles, halters, stirrups, and ornamental belts made by the country's most accomplished traditional craftsmen, mostly in the country's most historic Moroccan cities. such as Fez and Marrakesh.
Preparing the horse for the fantasy performances takes only a little time and requires the presence of a tamer who specializes in teaching horses to dance and interact with the sound and motor impulses that control the running process inside the track.
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This art has been the preserve of males since its inception. In recent decades, however, women have joined the ranks of Moroccan cavalry, contributing to the splendor and longevity of this historic celebratory and cultural event.
Gunpowder has been used in the Arab world since the seventh century, when it was used in combat in the form of explosive balls and shells, or for enjoyment in the form of fireworks. However, the earliest Arab use of gunpowder in rifles was in the fourteenth century, in defense of Granada before the fall of Andalusia, and then in Morocco during the fifteenth century as a display art. "The carbin" was the name of the type of gun used in Taburideh.
It's worth noting that during his travels in North Africa, French painter Eugène Delacroix coined the term "Fantasia." Especially during his six-month stay in Morocco in 1832, during which he saw cavalry shows in a number of Moroccan cities and made fantasy an important motif in a number of his paintings.
What's the story behind the tab?
The ancient Moroccan equestrian skills, known as "Taborida," date from the fourteenth century AD and are named after the gunpowder used in the procession.
When was the tabborah first seen?
Taburideh, which is derived from the term "gunpowder," is a historic equestrian art form that dates back to the 15th century. It is a re-enactment of an Arab and Berber knights' military attack on their opponents.
In Moroccan culture, what role does the horse play?
The exhibition is also a significant event because it emphasizes the Persians', this magnificent animal's, central role in history, national cultural identity, and communal memory.
