The
3rd edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival is scheduled to take place
from 17th -19th January 2020, in Janjangbureh, CRR, according to a missive from
the National Centre for Arts and Culture.
“It
will be formally launched by the Hon. Minister of Tourism and Culture at the
Governor’s Office at Janjanbureh, Central River Region.”
“The
festival will showcase various Gambian masquerades especially the Manding
Kankurang in its various forms and types. Kumpo, Zimba, Gesseh, Fairy,
Abansola, and similar masking traditions of The Gambia will be on display in
their originality. The festival will also include a Nature Day to celebrate the
rich natural heritage of the Island and its environs.”
“As
part of the Youth Empowerment Project’s Tourism Roadmap, the focus of the
festival is to enhance the development of Janjangbureh as a second tourism
destination with the objective of promoting sustainable Community based tourism
in rural Gambia. While this will preserve the culture and heritage of
Janjangbureh and surrounding communities, it will equally promote youth
employment & development in the areas of tourism & creative arts.”
“The
National Centre for Arts and Culture in partnership with the Youth Empowerment
Project, The Gambia Tourism Board and in collaboration with community of Janjangbureh
and other tourism stakeholders are cordially inviting the General Public to the
event.”
