Yennayer 2977 in Tlemcen: Call for Abstracts Issued for National Symposium on Living Heritage
Under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, the HCA and Tlemcen University will host a national colloquium on living heritage for Yennayer 2977 on January 11–12, 2027. Abstract submissions are open until December 10, 2026.
Held under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, Tlemcen is preparing to host a premier academic gathering uniting scholars to address the sustainable preservation of intangible heritage during the official Amazigh New Year celebrations.
On January 11 and 12, 2027, the city of Tlemcen will host a major national symposium organized jointly by the High Commission for Amazighity (HCA), Abou Bekr Belkaïd University, and the DYLANDIMED research laboratory. Held under the high patronage of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the event forms a core part of the official program marking the Amazigh New Year 2977.
Titled "Tlemcen, Yennayer, and Linguistic Diversity: Manifestations of Living Heritage and Challenges of Sustainable Preservation," the seminar aims to foster multidisciplinary dialogue on safeguarding cultural assets.
In this context, researchers, academics, and heritage practitioners wishing to present papers during the parallel sessions are invited to submit abstracts ranging from 300 to 500 words, specifying the targeted thematic axis. Submissions may be written in Arabic, Tamazight, or a foreign language and must be emailed to secretariat@hcamazighite.dz no later than December 10, 2026.
Wissem Chergui
