Cultural events accompany Youth Olympic Games in Ziguinchor

The regional cultural center in Ziguinchor, Senegal, has been organizing cultural events to accompany the Youth Olympic Games, which are being held in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. The events are part of the "Dundal JOJ" program and the festival village. The center has been hosting various activities, including theater performances, quizzes, and slam sessions, to engage the local community and promote the values of the Olympic Games.

On Wednesday, the theater troupe Boussana performed a play focused on "work," followed by a quiz on the Youth Olympic Games, which was well-received by the audience of cultural actors and local students. The center also distributed school kits to students who answered questions about Olympic values. According to Issa Badji, Deputy Director of the Ziguinchor Regional Cultural Center, the goal was to raise awareness among young people about the importance of sports and culture.

The cultural center's initiative was praised by Badji, who highlighted the value of the "Dundal JOJ" program in creating a Fan Zone for the local community to experience the events in real-time. The program aims to promote the Olympic Games and engage the local population. Further events are planned in other locations, including Bignona, where young slam performers will take part in a competition.

In addition to the events in Ziguinchor, other locations have also hosted activities as part of the "Dundal JOJ" program. In the Oussouye department, a workshop on co-creation and restitution of the ékonting, a traditional three-stringed instrument, was held in Mlomp. These events aim to promote Senegalese culture and engage local communities in the Olympic Games.

The events in Ziguinchor and other locations are part of a broader effort to promote the Youth Olympic Games and engage local communities. The games are being held in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly, and the "Dundal JOJ" program aims to bring the events to a wider audience. By hosting cultural events and activities, the program hopes to promote the values of the Olympic Games and encourage local participation.

The program's activities will continue on Thursday, with events planned in Bignona, including a slam competition and a quiz on sports. A concert and folkloric animation by "Allez Casa" are scheduled for Friday to close the events. Meanwhile, the retransmission of the competition continues on the site of the JOJ Fan Zone at Place Bambaya.

The cultural events in Ziguinchor and other locations demonstrate the effort to promote the Youth Olympic Games and engage local communities in Senegal. By hosting various activities, the "Dundal JOJ" program aims to encourage local participation and promote the values of the Olympic Games. The events have been well-received by local audiences, and the program is expected to continue to promote cultural exchange and engagement.

Key points

• The "Dundal JOJ" program promotes cultural events and activities to engage local communities in the Youth Olympic Games.
• The program includes theater performances, quizzes, and slam sessions to raise awareness about the Olympic Games and promote Senegalese culture.
• The events aim to encourage local participation and promote the values of the Olympic Games.