The 30th edition of the Ecrans Noirs festival, a prestigious cultural event in Cameroon, has received a special financial support from President Paul Biya. The support, which amounts to 5 million FCFA, was handed over to the festival organizers by Minister of Arts and Culture, Bidoung Mkpatt, on Wednesday in Yaoundé. This gesture is in honor of the festival's 30th anniversary and as a tribute to its late promoter, Bassek Ba Kobhio.
The Ecrans Noirs festival has been a significant cultural event in Cameroon for three decades, promoting arts and culture in the country. The festival's coordinator, Patricia Moune Mbede, led the delegation that received the financial support from Minister Bidoung Mkpatt. The minister highlighted the importance of the festival and the legacy of its late promoter, Bassek Ba Kobhio, who was a pioneer in the promotion of arts and culture in Cameroon.
Minister Bidoung Mkpatt paid tribute to Bassek Ba Kobhio, describing him as a hero who dedicated his life to promoting arts and culture in Cameroon. He noted that the late promoter was a dynamic and patriotic individual who played a significant role in the creation of the Ministry of Arts and Culture. The minister's remarks underscored the significance of the festival and the impact of Bassek Ba Kobhio's legacy on Cameroon's cultural landscape.
The financial support from President Biya is seen as a recognition of the festival's importance and a tribute to Bassek Ba Kobhio's contributions to Cameroon's cultural sector. The support will help ensure the success of the 30th edition of the festival, which is expected to feature various cultural events and activities. The festival's organizers have expressed gratitude to President Biya for his gesture, which they believe will help to promote Cameroon's cultural heritage.
Patricia Moune Mbede, coordinator of the Ecrans Noirs festival, expressed her gratitude to President Biya for his support, saying that it will help to ensure the success of the festival. She noted that the festival's team was deeply affected by the loss of Bassek Ba Kobhio, but the president's gesture has reassured them that they are not alone. Mbede added that the festival will continue to promote Bassek Ba Kobhio's legacy and cultural heritage.
The Ecrans Noirs festival has become a significant cultural event in Cameroon, showcasing the country's rich cultural diversity. The festival features various activities, including film screenings, music performances, and art exhibitions. This year's edition is expected to attract a large audience, both locally and internationally, and will provide a platform for Cameroonian artists and cultural practitioners to showcase their talents.
The president's financial support for the Ecrans Noirs festival is a testament to the government's commitment to promoting arts and culture in Cameroon. The support will help to ensure the success of the festival and promote Cameroon's cultural heritage. The festival's organizers have expressed their gratitude to President Biya and Minister Bidoung Mkpatt for their support, which will help to make the 30th edition of the festival a memorable one.
Key points
- President Paul Biya offers 5 million FCFA to support the 30th edition of the Ecrans Noirs festival.
- The financial support is a tribute to the late promoter of the festival, Bassek Ba Kobhio.
- The festival aims to promote Cameroon's cultural heritage and showcase the country's rich cultural diversity.
