Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold, from performances to exhibitions to festivals. Here the topic is consumer-oriented cultural travel & tourism in all its forms.
Cover photo: Milin John
Kenyan culture: a look at its traditional arts and crafts
For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive through…
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Inspired by World Poetry Day, we would like to launch a West Africa Local Heritage Poetry Competition. Send us your entries to share your love for west African history, nature & culture and we will publish them on the web portal for review. Prizes to be announced. We look forward to it!
West Africa Poetry - some poems for inspiration
Our resident poet Daouda Fall (Dave the poet) lives in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal and has been writing poems for as long as he can remember. His mission in life is to raise awareness towards his continent of Africa and to share his passion for peace, sustainability and unity of the African peoples through the medium of his poetry. This is why he tunes in perfectly with the West Africa Discovery mission.
Email us with your entries at info@westafricadiscovery.co.uk
Cultural Travel should be the main reason for traveling cause you never know what you can learn.
I`ll never forget the day that I am in Orlando , Florida and went into a gas station and I saw the boiled peanuts. That was so cool. I will never forget Orlando and the famous peanuts
Italy Turns 150, And the Special Night Celebrations Will Be in Rome on March 16!
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March's EVENTS section is up. Wish there were more time to see and do.
Events in Paris during March
thank you Lisa!
From Silk to Iron, Fashion Is On Show in 3 Exhibits in Rome
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The best EVENTS taking place in Paris during February are up!
Paris events from Bonjour Paris!
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Rome’s Celebrations & Events for Italy’s 150th Anniversary
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