The opening ceremony of the FIFA Membership World Cup 2023, hosted in Morocco, was topped the most effective ceremony on the Heavent Awards 2024, held in Cannes, France this week.
Chosen by the Heavent Awards group, the ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Youth, Tradition, and Communication, stood out amongst different nominations for opening ceremonies of worldwide sporting occasions, finally receiving the celebrated award for greatest ceremony.
In a press release launched by the Ministry, this world recognition celebrates “Moroccan expertise and creativity, which led to the manufacturing of an internationally acclaimed opening ceremony.” It underscores “Morocco’s functionality to successfully host main world occasions throughout all domains.”
The occasion, held on the Stade Ibn Battouta in Tangier, captivated audiences worldwide with “its distinctive inventive performances, showcasing Morocco’s heritage and its world outlook,” highlighted the press launch.
Paying homage to the famend Moroccan explorer Ibn Battouta, an emblem of cultural change and connectivity between peoples, the ceremony commemorated his travels, which performed a pivotal position in Morocco’s engagement with the broader world. Moroccan people troupes delivered inventive performances, reflecting the depth and authenticity of the nation’s heritage.
A particular tribute was additionally devoted to the daughter of soccer icon Pelé, with a particular look by Morocco’s head coach Walid Regragui.