Cultural Diffusion

A major theme of world history is cultural diffusion, the influence global connections over time and space. In the case of Morocco, as everywhere, cultural diffusion is abundant. I went to a house where the girls were singing American pop hits after dinner (see the lovely video clip). Game of Thrones is quite popular here among teenagers, who can discuss plot twists with great complexity.

Morocco also has French influence from the time that it was a French protectorate in the early 20th century. What I did not expect to see, however, was a group of five mimes acting during a mock wedding scene during a women's festival. Of all of the aspects of French culture, why did they have to take up miming?

Girls Singing Pop Song