Commémoration du 1er Novembre 54 avec la communauté algérienne

Commemoration of November 1, 54 with the Algerian community

Algerian consulate in Pontoise-Paris

In his speech to the guests of this commemorative evening, the Algerian consul Mr. El Ouahid Abdelbaki will say: “Azoul Felawen, hello, Mr. representative of the Algerian Embassy in Paris, Mr. Senator, Gentlemen of the Algerian consuls in Ile de France, Mrs. Manager of the Algerian consulate in Paris, Ladies and Gentlemen Mayors, Ladies and Gentlemen presidents of civil society associations, dear colleagues of the Algerian consulate in Pontoise and in the Paris region, dear friends, dear compatriots. Algeria commemorates this November 1, 2025 the 71st anniversary of the start of the national revolution which led our dear country to independence, our thoughts and prayers are dedicated to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives so that Algeria is free and independent. Seven and a half years of heroic resistance to colonialism and a million and a half martyrs so that Algeria can restore its full sovereignty. On this memorable occasion, allow me to recall the commitment of the national community established in the world and particularly in France as an integral component of the Algerian people for national independence. To this end, the commemoration of the demonstrations of October 17, 1961 by Algeria constitutes a permanent tribute to the national community established abroad including France for its participation in the national liberation struggle, this national community abroad has in its ranks skills of high social professional qualifications which can be put at the service of our homeland and this in the wake of the major development projects launched by our great country. Today the new Algeria honors the memory of its children who fell in Algeria and abroad, particularly in France, so that we can and our children can live the era of freedom and regained dignity. Glory to our martyrs El Majd wel khouloud li chouhadaina El abrar Long live Algeria »
In an elegant and festive atmosphere as usual, the Algerian consulate in Pontoise in the Paris region organized a beautiful reception with the Algerian community established in the region in the presence of the representative of the Algerian Embassy in Paris, the manager of the Algerian consulate in Paris, senator Rachid Temal, the mayors of Garages -les- Gonesse, Villiers – le – Bel, Bonneuil –Sur- Marne and Bezon, the elected representatives of the Franco-Algerian municipalities Djamila Hamiani from the town hall of Sarcelles… The representatives of civil society and all the staff of the Algerian consulate in Pontoise accompanied by the deputy consul Mr. Khiari Abderrahim, Mohamed Bendjedou…
After the reading of the surah of the Koran by the Imam of the great mosque of Cegy Seddik and the minute of silence observed on this occasion, the national anthem once again rang out in the magnificent La Bella village hall in the town of Argenteuil where the 500 guests sang it in chorus…
A video showing the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, responsible for the national community abroad Mr. Sofiane Chaib addressing the national community on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the outbreak of the war of national liberation was broadcast on a giant screen followed by an extract from the documentary film “It was the Algerian War” by Benjamin Stora and Georges-Marc and another documentary on tourism and the development of the economy in Algeria.
Fashion shows of traditional Algiers, Tlemcan, Chaoui and Kabyle outfits presented by the stylist JOUJOU…. were also very applauded by those present accompanied by ululations… Before sitting down to eat a succulent meal accompanied by typically Algerian cakes for dessert… The musical evening was provided by the two tenors of Algerian song in this case Salim Fergani and Hocine l’Asnami in an electric atmosphere, we noted on site. It is interesting to note that despite the death in Algeria the day before the reception of Mr. Mohamed Bendjedou’s brother, an executive at the Algerian consulate in Pontoise, the latter remained until the end of the evening before leaving for Algeria for the funeral… The director and staff of the newspaper La Nouvelle République present their sincere condolences to him. Know that we are all by your side at this difficult time. The entire staff of La Nouvelle République also wished a speedy recovery to the Consul of Algeria in Pontoise.

Hadj Hamiani

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