INTRODUCTION
1.
Culture
Culture: Probably the thing that Burkina Faso is most famous
for is its music and drumming culture. What a great country to visit if you are
interested in learning West African drumming!
Cultural activities such as the Pan – African Film Festival
of Ouagadougou, the International Fair of Handicrafts at Ouagadougou, the
National Cultural Week at Bobo and International Festivals of Drama, attract
tourists from all over the world. The week-long festival is the largest African
film festival more than 40,000 people are expected to attend. It will be held
in the main stadium in the capital city, Ouagadougou
country hosts the International Arts and Crafts Fair,
Ouagadougou, better known by its French name as SIAO, Le Salon International de
L'Artisanat de Ouagadougou, one of the most important African handicraft fairs
in the world.
2. FESPACO
Panafrican
Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (Festival panafricain du cinéma et
de la television de Ouagadougou)
The FESPACO is forty years old. Since the third edition of
FESPACO in 1972, the Stallion of Yennenga is the symbol of supreme consecration
of the best cinematographic work of the official selection.
It is symbolized by a warrior with a lance in his hand, sitting on a rearing horse.
This trophy derives its myth from the founder of the Mosse Empire, the ethnic majority of Burkina Faso.
It is symbolized by a warrior with a lance in his hand, sitting on a rearing horse.
This trophy derives its myth from the founder of the Mosse Empire, the ethnic majority of Burkina Faso.
According to legend, King Gambaga had many daughters but no inheritor. Obeying an ancient custom he forbade the marriage of his elder daughter Yennenga. Instead of the role of a wife this young girl had the role of a War Princess and was placed at the head of an army, charged with fighting wars in far off lands. She only grudgingly renounced her right to marry.
During a combat, her horse bolted and carried her far away from her people. It galloped so far that she lost her way and met Rialé, a solitary hunter who helped her.
Yennenga fell in love with him and lived by his side. The great hero Ouedraogo, which means stallion, was born of their union. Ouedraogo was the founder of the Mosse Empire.
The priceless Stallion of Yennenga is the symbol of the identity of African culture, which cineastes through their creations must contribute to immortalize.
The stallion of Yennenga has been awarded to 17 films since 1972. It is endowed with a cash prize of ten million (10 000 000) F CFA, which is approximately 15,251 Euros. FESPACO provides possibilities for actors and film makers, television and video personalities by presenting them with a platform to exchanges and to promote new talent through it’s structures like:
- African movies international market;
- African film library.
- African film library.
It’s gives also a higher profile for
Africa, diversifies media communication and film expressions.
For more detail visit FESPACO web site :-www.fespaco.bf
2.
SIAO
Salon International
de L Artisanat de Ouagadougou International Arts and Crafts Trade Show of
Ouagadougou (SIAO).
For 20 years now Burkina Faso has been striving to offer Africa a channel to improve on the know-how and genius of its craftsmen. SIAO most of the time is a springboard for artisans who distribute their products in both local and international market. In fact, since its institutionalization in 1989, the trade show promoted a lot of craftsmen and helped them establish fruitful business contacts which noticeably increased their activities.
For 20 years now Burkina Faso has been striving to offer Africa a channel to improve on the know-how and genius of its craftsmen. SIAO most of the time is a springboard for artisans who distribute their products in both local and international market. In fact, since its institutionalization in 1989, the trade show promoted a lot of craftsmen and helped them establish fruitful business contacts which noticeably increased their activities.
From one edition to the other, "SIAO" has
positioned itself as an absolute must of Africa's handicraft showcase. Today,
SIAO is celebrating its 20 years. Still atypical, the trade show keeps on
improving its services for professional visitors: conferences, workshops,
specialised exhibitions, everything is set up in order to ease trade
relationships between craftsmen and buyers.
As owner of the
exhibition site, SIAO plays a permanently artistic, cultural and commercial
promotion role.
Missions of SIAO As set forth by government policy, SIAO serves the following missions :
Missions of SIAO As set forth by government policy, SIAO serves the following missions :
- Provide a framework for promoting and exchanging African handicrafts so as to facilitate their access in international markets;
- Initiate and organize reflection and counselling on issues pertaining to the development of handicraft in African countries;
- Encourage the export and introduction of African handicraft as a means for cultural expression;
- Contribute to the training and organization of craftsmen and women in the area of marketing and promotion.
Objectives of SIAO On a cultural level:
- Create and expand craftsmen's own reference framework through an appropriate training;
- Develop an open creative trend, with patterns protected as much as possible, but efficiently;
- Improve cultural heritage value.
On an economic and social level:
- Develop resources which can contribute to a country's economic, social and cultural balance through promotion of handicraft;
- Increase craftsmen's and women's purchasing power;
- Keep artisans in their everyday living place, thereby preventing rural exodus;
- Develop tourism.
For more detail visit SIAO web site: -www.siao.bf
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