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t is not the first time that Hicham Mqadmi has come to Cáceres. It is the fourteenth Womad that this Moroccan enjoys in the capital of Cáceres. "The space in the old town is very nice, people come from all over and it's precisely this mixture that gives life to the festival during the three days," he says. Every year, Hicham attends three events with Womad that are unavoidable for him: in Cáceres, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and in London. "How different everything is, they are completely different worlds," he exclaims. He doesn't come alone. He is accompanied by two other young people, one French and one Italian, who point out a key word to enjoy Womad as it deserves: the illusion. His stall belongs to the global market, installed in the square of Santa Maria. "After so many years of coming here, I realised that the festival has degraded a lot and that it's not like it used to be. There was more space, more workshops, for example for dancing or learning to play the yambé, and more stalls in the global market".
His compatriot Rachid Mammar is in the Plaza de San Mateo, in the space dedicated to the world's food stalls. Specifically, 'Baraka' offers its own lemonade and teas as well as Kebab, falafel, croquettes or dishes such as couscous. He has been accompanied by several companions. All have their residence in Granada, with the exception of a young woman who has moved from Catalonia. The group's work takes them to various fairs and festivals, including the Womad in Las Palmas. "This is the third time we have come to Cáceres. Here the old town is very nice and also the party and the people," he says. Rachid finalizes the preparations for the Arab stand while he throws a wish: "That there is a good party, that people go out into the street and that there is good music", he says.
A few metres further on, in the Plaza San Jorge, there is not only music. It is also the epicentre of the children's workshops given by the artists Other Worl Arts, Miguel Pérez and Malarky. The theme chosen to inspire the crafts made by the kids at the San Jorge Exhibition Center has been the Mexican fiesta. "On Sunday, which
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