The Association culturelle GAMAR organized a press conference on September 26, 2026, in N'Djaména to officially launch the first edition of the Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé Festival. The event aims to bring together communities from these two provinces to promote their cultures and traditions. The festival will feature four themed areas: the Village of Dances and Traditions, the Gastronomic Village, the Village of Stories and Wisdom, and the Great MKT Stage.
According to Soutta Laurencia, president of the organizing committee, the festival is a response to the observation that several communities organize their own cultural festivals separately. The initiative seeks to unite the communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé, which share several cultural elements while maintaining their particularities. The festival is expected to attract around 220 participants.
The festival will showcase the diversity of cultures from the 32 communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé. Soutta Laurencia emphasized that the event is not just about entertainment, but also about discovery, sharing, and transmission of cultures, particularly among the populations living in N'Djaména and those who are unfamiliar with these traditions.
The Association culturelle GAMAR hopes to promote better understanding and knowledge of traditions among the different communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé. The festival will provide a platform for communities to share their identity, culture, and traditions with others. Soutta Laurencia encouraged participants to come with their unique identity and showcase it at the festival.
The festival program includes various activities, such as traditional dances, music, and storytelling. The event aims to create a sense of unity and solidarity among the communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé. The festival is also expected to promote cultural exchange and understanding between the communities and the people of N'Djaména.
The first edition of the Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé Festival is scheduled to take place from November 5 to 8, 2026, in N'Djaména. The event is expected to be a significant cultural milestone for the communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé. The Association culturelle GAMAR is confident that the festival will be a success and become an annual event.
The festival's success will depend on the participation of the communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé. The organizers are counting on the support of the local population to make the event a memorable one. The festival will provide a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Key points
- The festival aims to promote cultural exchange and understanding among the communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé.
- The event will feature four themed areas, including the Village of Dances and Traditions and the Gastronomic Village.
- The festival is expected to attract around 220 participants from the 32 communities of Mayo-Kebbi and Tandjilé.
