Events calendar Casamance

Every year since 1994, the village of Abéné has celebrated the New Year with a lively and colorful festival. People come from all over the world, from Senegal to Gambia, from Europe to America, to enjoy a program rich in music, dance, song and theater. For ten days, several ethnic groups take turns with equally astonishing performances, providing a fine overview of African cultures. A wonderful event to mark the end-of-year festivities with joy, good humor and the discovery of African arts!

The aim of this festival is to promote the calabash, an important material in African heritage. The event brings together artists, craftsmen and local people who all use the calabash in their activities. For the organizers, the calabash is an important resource for the development of the region. Experts, researchers and intellectuals are on hand to take part in the debate. The program includes exhibitions, parades, concerts and conferences.