Gnawa Lila 'Chaâbana'
Let go of everything, focus on the rhythms and connect with each other and the spiritual. That, in a nutshell, is a Lila. We’re not referring to the colour, but an enchanting ceremony that belongs to the culture of Gnawa. Experience it yourself in Korzo, during a magical Lila night with Maâlem Reda Stitou.
A Lila is a ceremony from Gnawa culture that celebrates the deep spiritual and cultural heritage of the Moroccan community. A Maâlem - master of Gnawa music, with this evening Moroccan-Belgian Maâlem Reda Stitou - leads this ritual and plays the guembri (a traditional, lute-like bass) and the qraqebs (metal castanets) with a group of musicians to put the audience into a trance. A trance that in Gnawa culture serves as a spiritual bridge to communicate with and pay homage to holy spirits.
The heart of the Lila is to promote universal love and connection, through music and dance. So that people open up to each other and make deeper connections. A Lila is an unforgettable experience that celebrates the essence of human connection and cultural wisdom.