Africa

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Chad: Guérewol Festival

During the Guérewol Festival, an event that could only be described as the Wodaabe tribe’s male debutante ball, men adorn themselves with vibrant costumes, colorful makeup, and feathers to prove their worth to women. They place intense emphasis on their height and the whiteness of their eyes and teeth, and they often drink a beverage made of fermented bark to keep their energy up for dancing. This event takes place at the end of September, after the rainy season has ended.

Ghana: World Junkanoo Festival

The World Junkanoo Festival started in 1700 during the African slave revolts. During the festival, the Akan and Nzema people of Ghana dance and parade to rich, infectious music, dressed in colorful costumes and feathery headdresses.

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Mali: Gouin Festival

For most of the year, the African region of Gouina, full of with animals and wildlife, is quiet and peaceful. But for three days in January every year, the region is filled with fast-paced, brassy music, craft workshops, and various African dance groups. A proud display of Mali’s culture, the Gouin Festival leaves attendees tremendously proud of their culture, with bright smiles on their faces and music in their hearts.