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To enjoy the top festivals in Africa you just need to follow the African drum and gum boot beat; the bright sun, stars and city streets; the bouquet of some prize-winning wines; the invigorating mountain or ocean air. The top festivals in Africa are of many types,which serve to meet specific needs, as well as to provide entertainment. These times of celebration offer a sense of belonging for religious, social, or geographical groups. Modern world festivals in Africa focus on cultural or ethnic topics which seek to inform members of their traditions. Some of the top festivals in Africa are as follows: Incwala New Year - Swaziland:The new year is celebrated in Swaziland by a grand festival called Incwala, one of the biggest and most fascinating African festivals, also known as 'Festival of the First Fruits'. The Incwala is usually held around December or January upon a date chosen carefully by Swazi astronomers in conjunction with the position of the sun relating to the phases of the moon.
International Camel Derby - Maralal, Kenya:"Hit 'em up, move 'em out, raw hide" is the theme of this International Camel Derby held annually in the northern regions of Kenya. A blend of culture, color, action, adventure and the finest camels of the north. The derby has been running since 1990 with visitors and entries from Australia, America, New Zealand, Canada, England, France, Spain, Japan, South Africa and beyond. All competing against the reigning Kenyan champions. The derby is a mecca for adventurers, nomads and camels alike set in the spell binding country of Kenya. This is also among the top festivals in Africa. Kilimanjaro Marathon - Moshi, Tanzania:Situated south of the equator in Tanzania, at 5,895 metres, is Africa's highest mountain and the highest "free standing" mountain in the world. Huge permanent glaciers flow down from the summit, and the sheer presence of this huge mountain dominates the entire area. Imilchil Festival :This festival, occurs near Imilchil, at the site of the burial place of Sidi Mohamed El Maghani, the patron saint of the Ait Haddidou. Legend has it that the marriage which were blessed by this holy man were happy and long-lasting thus the reason for the arduous trek to this isolated area. Fespaco African Film Festival:The week-long festival is the largest African film festival more than 40,000 people are attend this festival. It is held in the main stadium in the capital city, Ouagadougou. In Africa many festivals include thrilling durbars of chiefs, when tribal leaders and Queen Mothers process in decorated palanquins, shaded by the traditional umbrellas, and supported by drummers and warriors discharging ancient muskets. The dates of many festivals are determined by the traditional calendars, often decided close to the event. Aboakyir festival -This festival is held in May each year. The festival is celebrated by the people of Simpa or Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. This is one of the top festivals in Africa which is a celebration to mark the migration of these people from the ancient Western Sudan Empire where they were led by two brothers and a god called Otu. Upon consulting their god, they were instructed by their traditional priest or mediator between the people and the god to sacrifice a young member of the Royal family every year to their god. Panafest: Panafest is a biennial festival of African dance, music and other performing arts that is held every two years in Ghana. This is one of the cultural events dedicated to the enhancement of the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the development of the African continent. It is organized biennially for Africans and people of Africa descent as well as all persons committed to the well being of Africans on continent and in the diaspora. The essential thrust of Panafest is to enhance development. There are many top festivals in Africa celebrated with full vigor and show. The other top festivals in Africa are the Homowo festival,Hogbetsotso Festival,Bouake Carnival,Festival of Masks,Music Festival - Festival-au-Desert and many more. For more info on Top Festivals in Africa browse through the pages World Festivals |
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