The Biennale Internationale des Arts d'Abidjan (BINA) is scheduled to take place from December 2-20 in Côte d'Ivoire. The event aims to contribute to the country's cultural growth and promote its agro-tourism potential, particularly in the Moronou region. According to Augustin Kassi Aka, the promoter of BINA, the event seeks to bring together artists from different nationalities, strengthen the country's tourist appeal, and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Côte d'Ivoire.

The BINA event is expected to feature various activities, including exhibitions, workshops, and cultural performances. One of the highlights of the event is a workshop scheduled to take place in cocoa plantations in M'Batto, which aims to promote the intersection of art, agriculture, and tourism. This initiative is part of the event's goal to promote the valorization of local heritage and the rapprochement between arts, agricultural activities, and tourism.

Augustin Kassi Aka has called on citizens, businesses, cultural actors, and local populations to support the event, emphasizing that its success and sustainability depend on collective mobilization. He stressed that the BINA should not be seen as a project of a single individual but as a collective enterprise in the service of Ivorian culture. The event's promoter believes that the Ivorian culture needs the commitment of all to shine beyond national borders.

The BINA event is expected to take place in various locations in Abidjan, including the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Galerie Houkamy Guyzagn, the Rotonde des Arts contemporains, and the Institut français de Côte d'Ivoire. The event's programming aims to provide increased visibility to artistic creation while promoting intercultural dialogue. An exhibition featuring works from the workshop in M'Batto is also planned, which will highlight the links between creation, territory, and agricultural heritage.

The success of the BINA event depends on several factors, including the commitment of partners, public mobilization, and continuous support. Augustin Kassi Aka has emphasized that the event's sustainability requires a collective approach, with citizens, economic operators, businesses, culture professionals, and local authorities playing their part in consolidating the initiative. The event's promoter believes that the BINA can become a platform for encounters, discoveries, and sharing between artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds.

The BINA event aims to promote Côte d'Ivoire's cultural and artistic scene, both locally and internationally. The event's focus on agro-tourism and the valorization of the Moronou region is expected to contribute to the country's economic growth and promote its rich cultural heritage. With the support of various stakeholders, the BINA event is expected to become a significant cultural event in Côte d'Ivoire, promoting the country's artistic and cultural scene.

The official opening of the BINA event is scheduled for December 2 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Abidjan. The event's programming includes various activities, exhibitions, and cultural performances, which will take place in different locations in Abidjan. With its focus on promoting Côte d'Ivoire's cultural and artistic scene, the BINA event is expected to become a major cultural event in the country.

Key points

  • The Biennale Internationale des Arts d'Abidjan (BINA) aims to promote Côte d'Ivoire's cultural and artistic scene, as well as its agro-tourism potential.
  • The event's success and sustainability depend on collective mobilization and support from citizens, businesses, cultural actors, and local populations.
  • The BINA event is scheduled to take place from December 2-20 in various locations in Abidjan.

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