People Control (also known as Berber), initially from North AfricaOne of the oldest cultures on the continent. They live in a vast geographical region, known as Tamazha, which covers Siva oasis In Egypt before Canary Islandsthrough countries such as MoroccoIN TunisiaIN AlgeriaIN LibyaIN MaliIN NigerIN MauritaniaAnd the desert SaharaThis culture, whose name means “free people”, is one of the greatest and most symbolic of Maghreb, but as the right way to call them? Although many continue to use the term “Berber”The most suitable and respectful name “Control”Field
Why the term “management”, right?
The term “Berber” originates in Latin “Barbarus”Which was used to designate peoples who did not speak Latin and lived outside the Roman Empire. However Amajighes (or Imazigenin the plural) they did not identify with this name, since in their own language TamazateThe term “management” belongs to freedom Already the cultural and political independence of this people, which reflects its identity and history of resistance for centuries. On the contrary, the term “Berber” has a more foreign connotation and is associated with Western perception, which never represented the wealth of its culture.
Majight language: the bridge between the past and the present
Language AmajighesHe TamazateBelongs to the African family of semi -ite languages. This language, which is spoken in several versions throughout Maghriba, includes regions such as MoroccoIN AlgeriaIN LibyaAnd MaliField except Tifin (Alphabet Maste) is one of the oldest works, with more than a 2000th story.
Although Tamazit has been canceled with dominant languages for centuries, in recent decades he survived the Renaissance, moving social movements, which are fighting for the preservation of their linguistic and cultural identity. Today Tamazight is the official language in countries such as Morocco And AlgeriaWhere he is taught in schools and speak in the media.
Management of cultural renaissance
Currently, the Majight culture is experiencing Renaissance In the countries of Maghreb, where their identity is noted with the help of music, dances, cinema and literature. Social movements appeared for The right of requirements Amadiam, especially in relation to education, policy And Cultural expressionField from Arab sources In 2011, Amazighes became visible in the processes of democratization of the region, fighting for democracy, Social justice And Recognition of his cultural heritageField
In many countries, such as MoroccoIN Algeria And Libya, Amajighes They achieved significant achievements, such as the official officiality of Tamazeite as a national language, the right to a free association and participation in political participation in national governments. Except, International organizationsHow he is The Office of the World CongressThey have a mission to promote culture, rights and unity of the peoples of Amajighes.
Historical relations with Europe
Relations between Amajighes And Europe This goes back to pre -Islamic times, but it was in the colonial era when these relations intensified. A Amajighes They had contact with Mediterranean civilizations: Phenicians, Romans, Greeks, and then ArabsThis left their trace in the region. Presence Amajighes V EuropeThis has been allocated for centuries, especially in countries such as FranceWhere more than 2 million people Majight Origin live today. He Channel Berbère TV And the foundation of universities devoted to the study of language and culture are examples of expansion and interest in this culture in Europe.
The importance of recognition of Amajighes
Recognize Amajighes As different people, with a unique language, history and culture, it is important to maintain his heritage and guarantee their rights in the future. His history of resistance and adaptability, his contribution to Cultural wealth From Africa and the world, and its relevance as one of the oldest peoples on the planet, they deserve to be understood and noted.