Fifty years later, the first children's book of American origin issued from Boston.

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When parents were asked how important it was for their children to marry someone Moroccan or of Moroccan origin, the Belgian parents were off the chart: 80% said it was very important, compared to 55% in Spain, 48% in the Netherlands, 32% in Italy, 43% in France and 24% in Germany.

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Although the meaning and origin of the ritual are uncertain, villagers view it as a symbol of Gorjani and a showcase for their children s beauty and elegance.

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