The Gambian – African Kanilai international Cultural Festival
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| Country and Region | Gambia — Western Region |
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| Type of Festival | Drama, Music |
| Location of Festival | Kanilai, Western Region, Gambia |
| Festival Address Information | Office of the Organising Committee |
| Festival Description | The Kanilai international Cultural Festival hosts local and international participating groups for the festival as well as a competition. Thef festival’s vision in 2004 was to create an event for the uniting the people of Africa for regional and cultural developement. Participants include those from Mali, Guinea Bissua, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, South Africa, and Guinea Conakry. Renowned artists within the region include cultural actors and performers who are invited to participate in the show of African talent which is increasingly gaining popularity. |
| Festival Dates | July 2009 |
Other Sources:
Articles and Reviews:
- Kanilai Festival starts, by Pa Malick Faye (The Daily Observer, June 25, 2007)
http://www.wow.gm/
Blogs:
- Breaking News:Kanilai Roots Festival round the corner!!, by Pa N MBai (Blogger News Network, June 21, 2007)
http://www.bloggernews.net/17976
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