YENNAYER 2973

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Celebrated in January 12 (equivalent to the 1st of yennayer in Amazigh calendar), Yennayer is one of the most famous non-religious traditions in north Africa.  It stands for hope, rejuvenation, power, joy and sympathy.


What does “yennayer” mean? It is composed of two words: “yan”: which means the beginning, and “ayuur” which means a month. When combined together, yennayer mean the first month, or the beginning of the year.

The story behind this celebration was when a great Amazigh king named “Chachnaq” won a war over Egyptian emperor in 950 BC who was considered, at that time one of the most powerful, yet unbeatable emperors of Egypt.

The victory marked a beginning of a new era where the Amazigh kingdom got expanded all over north Africa and in other countries of southern Europe. Since then, the 12 th of January of each year is dedicated to commemorate a new era of change and power.


Celebrated in many countries, Yennayer is a occasion where families gather to share food, joy and memories, commemorate our heritage and traditions like art, dresses and jewelries, but also for charities to help homeless people with shelter and other necessities.

In addition, many concerts, exhibitions and conferences take place to share knowledge and inform future generations about our past and future, with poeple coming from the four quarters of Algeria to express their love and interest in culture.



Some Amazigh quotes:

  • Brotherhood:

Win ur nesɛi tagmat, meḥqur. (Qui n’a pas de frères est méprisé).

  • Kabyle :

Win yebran i teqbaylit, wayeḍ ad irzu fellas. ( si l’un lâche l’honneur Kabyle, un autre en prend soin)  

  • Country (Land):

    Kul asƔar s duxxan is, kul tamurt s imawlan is. (chaque bois à sa fumée, chaque pays a ses propriétaires)

  •      Family :

Tawacult ur nesɛi amghar, d tejra ur nesɛi azar (une famille sans vieillard est un arbre sans racine – culte des anciens)

  • Yennayer :

Anda wwḍen waman n yennayer ad yaweḍ yitij n Ɣuct. (Le soleil d’aout sera aussi équivalent à la pluviométrie du printemps)


 

ALL PICTURE BELONG TO : Maison de la culture Mouloud Mammeri Tizi Ouzou*

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