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Tiebele: The Architecture and Living Art of the Kassena People in Burkina Faso
Tiebele: The Architecture and Living Art of the Kassena People in Burkina Faso We traveled to Tiébélé, a little over 150 kilometers from Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou. In southern Burkina…
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What to see in Sierra Leone: the land of the ‘secret societies’
Sierra Leone is one of the least-visited destinations in West Africa, yet it is also one of the most culturally rich. From the rural interior to the Atlantic coast, travelling…
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What to see in Guinea Conakry: a guide to discovering the heart and soul of West Africa
Guinea Conakry is a country that can only be truly understood by travelling through it at a leisurely pace. Every stretch of dirt track brings with it a different scent,…
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Mask ceremonies and festivals in Burkina Faso
Mask ceremonies and festivals in Burkina Faso Mask ceremonies and festivals in Burkina Faso are fundamental rites, mainly of the Gourounsi, Bwa, Bobo and Mossi peoples. These ritual masks embody…
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Kahate, male initiation in Casamance, diola culture
Kahate, male initiation in Casamance, diola culture Our journey in Casamance continues to delve into the Diola culture. We are immersed in this second edition of the “African Deep Roots…
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Karahay (Karahaye), the initiation ritual of the diola women of Casamance
Karahay (Karahaye), the initiation ritual of the diola ajamat women of Casamance Our journey in Senegal continues through the Casamance region, land of the Diola people. We are immersed in…
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