Having found a travelogue somewhere that discussed the marriage festival in Imilchil (just up the road from us in the Gorge), I decided to expand upon one of the most charming facts mentioned.
“When a bride does give consent, she may speak the magic phrase,” You have captured my liver.” Since a healthy liver aids digestion and promotes well-being, in Berber culture it’s the liver, not the heart that’s considered the location of true love.” Read the rest of this entry »