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Capital of the ancient Bambara kingdom,
Segou, which was founded in the year
1852, has a charm of its own. A treasure-trove
of ancient history of West Africa,
this place is a must visit for you
if you feel inclined towards culture
and heritage of various lands. A land
which has given birth to many historians
and writers, of the likes of Maryse
Conde, Segou has an undeniable charisma
of its own which attracts numerous
people from around the world every
year at its Festival on the Niger.
Usually held every year from the
1st till the 4th of February, the
Festival of the Niger is held along
the banks of the river Niger in Segou.
A blend of dance and music performed
by the well-known West-African artists,
the Festival of the Niger brings to
the fore the tradition and culture
of the land.
Every year, a theme is chosen for
the Festival of the Niger. A discussion
forum is arranged on a certain topic
and side by side programs on art exhibitions,
tales and legends, music and dance,
mask and puppets, craft fair and workshops
are also organized on this occasion.
Facilitating an interdisciplinary
and intercultural meeting of people
from around the world, the Festival
of the Niger makes us realize that
there is still much to learn from
our differences and discover the undiscovered
in the process.
The Festival of the Niger usually
consists of the following parts:
- The Forum
- The Fair
- Workshops
- African Film
- Traditional Programs
- Concerts
- Art Exhibitions
- Tales and Legends from Segou
So if you are planning to make a
trip to Segou, Mali then do witness
the cultural extravaganza at the Festival
on the Niger and feel touched by the
thoughts of the learned ones.
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