There is a very rich culture present in the city
streets of the city known as Tangier and also the culture and historical
bonds of the city and the people living are really very strong. There
were a number of religions that were followed by the people of Tangier
in the ancient history and the people following these religions were
living quite merrily together. And this was perhaps the key factor of
bringing in the attention of the foreign people who later immigrated in
this city to live after the time and settle down. The culture was a very
masterful blend between the religions of Islam, Christianity and
Judaism to talk about the major ones.
The minorities also had
their say in the matters of importance and these minorities left behind
some of their cultures and values as well. As time passed the people
became more accustomed to each other and also to the immigrants who
decided to stay settled in this peaceful little city. There was a very
famous grand artist Henry Matisse lived in Tangier for some time that
brought attention to the art and to the amazing city itself in front of
the entire world. Matisse’s painting, window at Tangier is a beautiful,
bright and colorful piece of art renowned worldwide. Virtual Tangier,
Visions of the city is another famous painting by the Fauvist painter
Matisse.
After art pursuits of Matisse, many other artists
started to come over here in this city to gain knowledge and to get the
perfect expertise and extensive knowledge about the art. The art of
ripping colors apart and amalgamating them into soft and harsh divine
ambiences was only a trait considered to be masterful in the hands of
the artists and painters of Tangier and this was a very big reason that
people came from all around the world to seek information and knowledge
about these masterful blending of colors and artistic shapes and also to
reassure themselves of their abilities by watching the master pieces of
the lost legends of Art and craftsman ship. Everything relating to
Tangier is indeed very mystique and charming.Pertaining to the City’s
history of multicultural rulers, we see a blend of cultures in every
aspect. This blend of culture is explored by various painters, writers
and film makers adding to the development of cultural essence.
A
blend of languages is spoken in Tangier. Arabic and French are used as
official languages. Spanish and English are understood in many areas.
Many common people speak in Moroccan language Darija, hence adding to
the multicultural background. In literary circles, Tangier is famous for
producing great authors and writers. There is a list of authors using
Tangier as a mystic beauty in their stories. Many poems are written on
the sensuous city. Many films are made in Tangier. Inception, a famous
movie of 2010 was made in Tangier. Many movies are made on the culture
of Tangier. Tangier is attracted by many dancers and musicians as well.
Scholars like Ibn -e-batutta hailed from Tangier.