The leader of Mauritania's "Tembmbeh" festival for culture, arts, and tourism, Sheikh Ould Sid'Ahmed, has called for the establishment of a tourism institute in Eyoune. The institute would provide young people with training and specialization in tourism, tourist guidance, and hospitality. This initiative aims to create new opportunities for them. Sheikh Ould Sid'Ahmed made this appeal during the opening of the second edition of the festival in Eyoune, the capital of the western region.
The festival's leader emphasized that the event is not an end in itself but rather a means to promote the region's natural resources and cultural and tourist attractions. He also highlighted the importance of linking culture to development. The Mauritanian Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication, and Relations with Parliament, Hussein Ould Medou, attended the opening ceremony. He stressed that holding the festival in Eyoune, a city with a rich history and cultural heritage, would help promote its attractions and preserve its legacy.
Minister Ould Medou noted that the festival reflects the region's cultural and artistic wealth. He praised the diversity of Mauritania's environments, communities, traditions, and arts, describing it as a cultural and intellectual treasure. According to him, this diversity is a vital component of local development. The minister also emphasized the significance of culture, heritage, and arts in building a nation, promoting national identity, and stimulating the economy.
The mayor of Eyoune, Sidi Mohamed Ould El-Bekay, welcomed the festival, which he said would help revive the region's heritage and showcase its tourist attractions. The two-day festival aims to promote the region's tourist potential, foster social cohesion, and raise cultural and artistic awareness. Organizers also hope to highlight the region's rich cultural and natural heritage.
The "Tembmbeh" festival provides a platform for promoting Mauritania's cultural and tourist attractions. The event brings together people from different backgrounds to celebrate the country's rich heritage. By showcasing the region's natural resources and cultural traditions, the festival aims to attract more visitors and promote local development.
The establishment of a tourism institute in Eyoune would provide young people with the skills and knowledge needed to work in the tourism industry. This initiative is expected to create new job opportunities and contribute to the region's economic growth. The festival's organizers believe that the institute would be a significant step towards promoting sustainable tourism in Mauritania.
The "Tembmbeh" festival is a significant cultural event that highlights Mauritania's rich heritage and promotes its tourist attractions. The event has brought together people from different parts of the country to celebrate their cultural traditions and discuss ways to promote local development. The festival's success is expected to have a positive impact on the region's economy and cultural landscape.
Key points
- The festival leader called for a tourism institute to provide young people with training and specialization in tourism and hospitality.
- The minister emphasized the significance of culture, heritage, and arts in building a nation and promoting national identity.
- The festival aims to promote the region's tourist potential, foster social cohesion, and raise cultural and artistic awareness.
