The summer is not only the beach is also the season for nuptials. But they do not reduce as processions of vehicles or thundering parties on the terraces as in the specialist rooms. There is another reality, rather unknown, that of marriage for Mr. Mayor. .
This summer, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon for motorists looking for parking, it is almost impossible to find a place in the immediate vicinity of City Hall Temouchent, where usually there is more Easy parking. But the sight of families crossing on his monumental marble staircase, that entering the August house guess the reason for the influx of vehicles in the vicinity: the first floor, the mayor saves marriages. We went there to attend this particular moment, the first is solemnly facing two people who will unite their destinies come together for better or for worse. Touil Boucif, the P / APC, not much thought to respond favorably to our approach. Tuesday when we arrived, it was already the 7th wedding. Sitting behind a desk, wearing the tricolor sash when it is home to the President on official visit. Facing his desk, are a sofa and an armchair. The former has the groom and his bride, while the second is for the guardian of the latter.
Other seats are arranged for two witnesses required by law, and three companions. It usually happens much more that remain standing. Besides the mayor, his deputy in charge of civil status and the manager who has to reach the P / APC all the candidates for marriage. A new couple enters. The time for the mayor of a relaxed atmosphere, guests are sometimes stilted, embarrassed or because they meet for the first time all together. Sometimes it takes a serious tone when the atmosphere is too much relaxation as the ceremony is still gasoline solemn. It is primarily intended to guardian, usually the father, whose eyes never cross at any time his daughter and her future son-in to ask about his willingness to extend the hand of his daughter to the suitor. So every time he addresses one or the other, the mayor throws a glance at the photocopies of identity documents, without giving the air, ensuring the identity of his interlocutors and challenged by their name.