Princess Lalla Hasna opens Fez sacred music festival

Princess Lalla Hasna, sister of King Mohammed VI, chaired on Friday the opening ceremony of the annual sacred music festival of Fez.

Held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI under the title "dialogue between civilization," the festival was opened with a concert by American singer Wilhemenia Fernandez, and Moroccan mounting star Karima Skalli.

The 2000 edition has invited some 300 internationally-renowned and young artists for music concerts throughout the city. Cultural events and conferences on dialogue between civilizations are also featured.