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| Queen Kahina, Sculpture by K. Bendib, Berkeley, Ca. |
La Kahina, sometimes referred to as Queen Kahina, was from a Jewish Berber group
of the Aures Mountains of Algeria. According to legend, she rose to prominence and leadership of the
Berber forces which opposed the Arab invasion of North Africa in the Seventh Century AD.
For Imazighen, she symbolizes audacious resistance to invaders, and female courage
and leadership. It was one of her sons, Tarik, who later led some of the invading forces into Spain, and for whom the
Rock of Gibraltar is named. (Djabel Tarik)
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| Artwork by Hassan Moumene, Atlas Mtns., Morocco |
Our Mission has been to bring to American audiences and readers information about
the Amazigh (Berber and Tuareg) cultures of North Africa, and to promote and defend this culture in collaboration
with and support of other Amazigh cultural associations nationally and internationally.
Tazzla Institute has been a pioneer in the domains of literature, videography,
and documentary films on the Amazigh culture through its Amazigh Video Production activities since 1996.
Tazzla Institute created the Los Angeles Amazigh Film Festival in 2007.
Its first annual celebration was held in January 2008, the second annual event was held in January 2009, and a third annual
event is under preparation.
We encourage your donations in any amount whatsoever. Please mail your tax-exempt
contribution to Tazzla Institute, 313 Lamer St., Burbank, California, 91506.
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