The mayor of Djibouti, Saïd Daoud Mohamed, recently hosted the organizers and artists of the Djibouti Beach Festival at the Hôtel de Ville. The meeting was attended by municipal officials and several national artists, including singers Nasser Abdallah, Fafi Haroun, Arido, and Ikram Mahabe, as well as DJ Hamza. The discussion focused on the success of the festival's first edition, which took place on the beach of Héron.

According to the organizers, the festival drew in 17,000 spectators on the first night and nearly 22,000 on the final night. A total of 37 artists performed during the event, showcasing the vibrant artistic scene in Djibouti. The committee, led by Mohamed Gohar, expressed gratitude to the mayor for his support, particularly in obtaining permits to use the Héron beach. The committee chose to make their first institutional visit to the mayor to demonstrate their appreciation.

Saleh Daoud, a member of the committee, highlighted the crucial role of municipal support in the festival's success. The mayor, Saïd Daoud Mohamed, praised the organizers and artists for their commitment and reiterated the municipality's willingness to support cultural initiatives that promote national talent, artistic expression, and tourism in the capital.

The Beach Festival's first edition featured three nights of music and entertainment on the beach. The event was a significant success, with a large turnout of spectators. The festival provided a platform for local artists to showcase their talents and contributed to the city's cultural and tourist development.

The mayor's support for the festival was evident in the facilitation of permits and logistics. The municipality's involvement ensured a smooth execution of the event. The festival's success demonstrates the potential for cultural events to drive tourism and economic growth in Djibouti.

The Beach Festival has set a precedent for future cultural events in Djibouti. The event's impact on the local community and economy will be monitored, and its success may lead to more similar initiatives. The festival's organizers and artists have expressed their commitment to working with the municipality to promote cultural development.

The Djibouti Beach Festival's first edition was a resounding success, with a significant turnout and a diverse lineup of artists. The event has contributed to the city's cultural and tourist development, and its impact will be felt in the coming months. The municipality's support for the festival has demonstrated its commitment to promoting cultural initiatives and national talent.

Key points

  • The Djibouti Beach Festival attracted 17,000 spectators on its first night and nearly 22,000 on its final night.
  • A total of 37 artists performed during the festival, showcasing the vibrant artistic scene in Djibouti.
  • The municipality's support for the festival was crucial to its success, with the mayor facilitating permits and logistics.

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