The Democratic Republic of Congo's Minister of Tourism, Didier Manzenga, launched the second edition of the Music and Tourism Festival (FMMT) on October 8, 2026, in Kinshasa. The event is being held under the patronage of the President of the Republic and in collaboration with the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the Ministry of Culture. The festival aims to create bridges between nations and contribute to the country's international visibility.
The FMMT will run from October 8 to 10, 2026, in Kinshasa, featuring various activities such as concerts, exhibitions, and fashion shows. The event is expected to promote the country's culture and tourism as levers for economic diversification and international attractiveness. Minister Manzenga invited artists and media professionals to be ambassadors of Congolese culture, emphasizing the importance of showcasing the country's identity.
The festival's theme, "Tourism and Music, Building Bridges between Peoples," reflects the government's vision to promote cultural exchange and understanding. The event is also expected to contribute to the country's economic growth by highlighting its tourism potential. President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo's vision for tourism as a driver of economic diversification and national heritage valorization is being implemented through this festival.
The FMMT is being organized in collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Prime Minister's office and the Ministry of Culture. The event aims to bring together artists, media professionals, and other stakeholders to promote Congolese culture and tourism. Several sites have been selected for the festival, including the Limete exchange.
Minister Manzenga paid tribute to President Tshisekedi for his vision and leadership in promoting tourism as a key sector for the country's economic growth. The minister emphasized the importance of tourism in promoting cultural exchange and understanding between nations. The FMMT is expected to contribute to the country's international visibility and attract foreign investment.
The festival will feature various activities, including concerts, exhibitions, and fashion shows. The event is expected to attract a large audience, both locally and internationally. The government hopes that the FMMT will help to promote Congolese culture and tourism, and contribute to the country's economic growth.
The second edition of the FMMT is a significant event for the DR Congo, as it aims to promote the country's culture and tourism. The festival is expected to have a positive impact on the country's economy and international reputation. The government hopes that the event will help to attract foreign investment and promote cultural exchange between nations.
Key points
- The DR Congo's government has launched the second edition of the Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa, aiming to promote the country's culture and tourism.
- The festival will run from October 8 to 10, 2026, featuring various activities such as concerts, exhibitions, and fashion shows.
- The event aims to promote the country's culture and tourism as levers for economic diversification and international attractiveness.
