Festivals
Africa World Festivals & Events
Africa World Festivals and Events is a celebration of African heritage and offers a wide range of incredible festivals and events that showcase the dynamic cultural heritage and artistic works of the African people. One of the best ways to fully experience one of these celebrations is by participating in one of our below tours.
Burkina Faso
Fespaco, the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou ( Festival Panafricain du Cinema et de la Television de Ouagadougou ) was founded in 1969 in Burkina Faso. It is biennial week long cultural celebration and is the largest gathering of African film enthusiasts.
Ethiopia
Timkat Festival, is a colorful event commemorating the baptism of Christ and is the most important religious festival in the Ethiopia calendar. It is celebrated all over Ethiopia, but in Lalibela you will find the most spectacular religious festivals and photography as this is the town that is famous for the rock hewn churches.
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Ghana
Akwasidae Festival, celebrated by the chiefs and people of the Ashanti Kingdom as well as the Ashanti diaspora. The Asantehene (King of Ashante) meets his subjects and subordinate chiefs in the courtyard at the Manhyia Palace.
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Panafest, the Pan-African Historical Theater Festival is a cultural event that is organized every two years and participants come from around the world. The celebration is focused on the ideals of Pan Africanism and African development. The group festivities include music, dance, carnivals and a Grand Durbar of traditional African chiefs.
Morocco
Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, is an internationally recognized concert of musical performances which honor the diversity of all faiths. The program incorporates a journey filled with spiritual music and is one festival that should not be missed.
Essaouira Gnaoua World Music Festival, is a mesmerizing concert that celebrates the mysterious music of the Gnaouas and takes place in Essaouira, Morocco. The event attracts a large number of festival goers and provides a rich cultural experience that is combined with a tour of Morocco.
Senegal
Senegal Dak’Art Festival and Senegal Dak’Art Festival + Gambia, the largest contemporary art exhibitions that takes place once every two years from the end of April until the end of May. This is one of the best times to travel to Senegal, the sky is mostly bright blue, the weather is perfect, during the day and night time the city of Dakar is very festive and the atmosphere and Senegalese music is hopping.
South Africa
Cape Town International Jazz Festival, is a prestigious gathering where fans come from all corners of the globe to listen to an exciting line up of great jazz artists, including both African as well as international stars. The two day festival is combined with a tour of the highlights of South Africa.
The Gambia
International Roots Festival, offers educational, cultural and traditional activities. The celebration is promoted to attract people of African descent throughout the world and provides an opportunity to participate in seminars including workshops on African development.
Tunisia
International Festival of the Sahara, is an annual festival that takes place in Douz, Tunisia an oasis at the edge of the Sahara. The event celebrates the traditions of the Sahara desert with camel races, belly dancing and singing. The festival is combined with a tour of the best attractions in Tunisia.
