Happy Amazigh (Berber) New Year
We wish everyone a very happy Amazigh (Berber) New Year.
January 12, 2024 is the Amazigh New Year. The Amazigh celebrate the new year with a delicious meal and visits from family and friends.
A special dish is being prepared. Called ‘tagola’, made from wheat and honey.
According to the Amazigh calendar, we will be entering the year 2974. Can you imagine!?
Agenda
The Amazigh calendar is based on seasons and agriculture. It started when the Amazigh king Chiochink defeated the Roman Emperor/Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses III of Egypt.
It is interesting to realize that the Amazigh live with 3 different calendars (although the Gregorian and Islamic calendars are used in everyday life), 3 different scripts (Tamazight, Arabic, and Latin characters), and different languages and dialects.
How to wish ‘Happy Amazigh (Berber) New Year’ in Tamazight
If you want to wish someone a ‘Happy New Year’ in Tamazight (the Amazigh/Berber language), say: ‘Asogas amayno’
Hassan (who is Amazigh himself) can tell you all about the Amazigh people, their culture, and their way of living on your trip.
But for now; Happy New Year, Asogas amayn
Fascinating history, really enjoyed this, Hassan.
The tour with you was full of so much incredible history and cultural background information. Like taking the best course ever. And so much fun.
Good to hear 🙂