FESTIVAL KOOM KOOM

Festival de la Calebasse: dance, cuisine, theater, every December in Ziguinchor

The Koom Koom festival, organized by the Goorgoorlou association, is a dazzling celebration of African cultural richness. This annual event in Ziguinchor plunges you into the heart of the continent's traditions and artistic innovations. It offers a unique immersive experience, whether through a ballet performance or discovering an ethnolinguistic community. Artists, musicians and artisans come together to present captivating performances and fascinating demonstrations. In addition to the performances, the festival offers workshops in the creation of objets d'art, enabling artisans to showcase their ingenuity while preserving traditional African know-how. You'll also have the opportunity to visit various sites, including some magnificent islands. It's an ideal opportunity to discover local culinary delights and to support education by rewarding the winners of the poetry competition with gifts. An unmissable event for immersing yourself in Africa, celebrating its diversity and contributing to the preservation and promotion of its cultural heritage!