Culture

Introduction: Bobo-Dioulasso, the cultural gem of Burkina Faso, transforms into a cinematographic hub with the RECIS (Cinematographic Encounters of Sya). This year’s edition takes on a particular significance following the tragedy of the flooding of the Audiovisual Museum in Ouagadougou in September 2009.   Historical Conservation Context: The RECIS highlights

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Introduction In Burkina Faso, wild animals play a significant role in human life. Therefore, during initiation, the youth acquire codes of conduct from oral traditions where animals embody certain values. Thus, from one ethnic group to another, the animal totem varies. This phenomenon of sanctifying the animal serves to protect

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Introduction Whenever I shut my eyes down to sleep I wonder if the people on other continents feel the same darkness I see. I thought the black blanket on my way to doze was only meant for the land of darks. Still, I am closing my eyes, on the surface

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Introduction   Nestled in the highlands of Ethiopia, a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance lies a timeless tradition—the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. This ritual transcends the mere preparation and consumption of coffee; it embodies Ethiopian culture, hospitality, and community spirit. In this article, we will embark

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Introduction Imagine a barren continent with only animals murmuring and trying to communicate with one another. If Africa were stripped of its rich linguistic diversity, heritage, and culture, this would be the bleak reality. For millennia, the rich cultural environment of the African continent has been largely shaped by our

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Introduction The Gouro are a Mandingo people of West Africa, comprising some forty tribes located in west-central Côte d’Ivoire. Their main towns are Bouaflé, Daloa, Oumé, Vavoua and Zuénoula. They sculpt masks that are the object of sacred dances and celebrations, including the Flaly. This article first examines the etymology,

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Introduction  In Ethiopia Christmas is known as Gena or Lidet (birth) celebrated on January 7th GC because Ethiopia has a unique calendar which is also known as Ge’ez calendar that is ancient and unique from the commonly used Gregorian calendar. Based upon the ancient Coptic Calendar, the Ethiopian Calendar is

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