The Egyptian society and culture have always maintained their strong connections to religion. As such, the majority of the festivals and events in the country and Islam-related, given that it is the dominant religion. However, they also integrate their ancestral traditions into these celebrations, especially ones that are connected to life along the Nile River […]
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Namibia is a diverse country with many different cultural groups, each with their own unique festivals and celebrations. Here are some of the most important festivals in Namibia: Himba Cultural Festival The Himba Cultural Festival is held in the Kunene Region of Namibia and celebrates the traditions and customs of the Himba people. It usually
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Despite the change in times and the introduction of technology, tradition plays a vital role in defining the Eswatini society. The people integrate tradition at the individual and national levels. The unison of the people is amplified under the rule of a traditional leader and their 61 years of struggle towards independence. The people maintain
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In Ivory Coast, celebrations of cultural customs are common during festivals. Islamic religious gatherings are frequent because the majority of people are Muslims. Holidays also honor various eras of the nation’s past. (Baten, 2016).The carnival at Bouake is Ivory Coast’s version of Mardi Gras which is celebrated in Bouaké for a week every year, and
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The country’s diversity in terms of cultures and races has made the nation have a historical and cultural heritage, and celebrations of these cultures are done via various festivals and events. Some of these cultures include the Kutztown folk festival, Jazz Orleans mardi gras, burning man festival, Albuquerque International Balloon fiesta, and the Aloha Festival,
Rockwave Festival Rockwave Festival, which takes place in Greece, is considered to be the country’s premier music event. It competes with other major music festivals in Europe, such as Glastonbury in the United Kingdom and Exit in Serbia. Since its inception in 1996, the Rockwave music festival has been held in Athens over the course
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Lamu Cultural Festival The festival entails celebrating both the past and the future of the Lamu community in the coastal region (Go Visit Kenya). It also celebrates the traditions and beliefs known to be the heart and soul of the community. Maralal Camel Derby The festival is held just outside Maralal town in the mid-year
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Tanzania is a multinational country with more than 120 ethnic communities, excluding the Christians and the Islamic communities. The numerous cultures in the country make the land have massive cultural celebrations throughout the year. Christians, Islam and other traditional African cultures domination have their celebrations different from the others taking place differently from one another.
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Festivals The multilingual status of Uganda sets the tone for the country’s popular festivals. The festivals are correlated with the diversified ethnic communities and the Christian religion. Music tends to be the key element in the country’s festivals, for example, the B-Global Indigenous Hip Hop Festival. This is Uganda “This is Uganda” festival is done
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DR Congo has various festivals and events that have been influenced by the country’s colonial master, religion, and traditional African cultures. In March, the country holds an international Mini-marathon that takes place in the country’s capital, Kinshasa which features a 5-kilometer walk. The event is held at the initiative Congolese National sports medicine center in
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