Moroccan popular art performed in Brussels

"Halqa," one of the oldest art genres in Morocco, will be performed this September 8 through 17 in Brussels which is hosting a Maghreban culture festival.

Halqa refers to an open space where musicians, narrators and dancers perform surrounded by spectators who form a circle around the artists.

The Maghreban culture festival features a crossroad dance party with musicians from various origins, music with various north African genres, mainly the Algerian Rai which thrived in Europe, drama performances and a puppet show.

Other highlights of the festival include paintings and Moroccan cuisine.