Founded in 1852, Segou, keeper of one of the most ancient histories of West Africa, capital of the ancient Bambara kingdom, has an undeniable charm which is well worth discovering. Ancient kingdom of culture and tradition, Segou has inspired numerous writers and historians. Among the most famous is Maryse Condé.
Segou is also a region of traditional music and dance. The
third
Festival on the Niger, which will take place from
29 January to
01 February
2009 in Segou, offers you a unique spectacle, with music
and dance from the region,
as well as
well-known West-African artists, who
will play on the river Niger.
This years theme will be : "Environmental solutions". The principal program elements will be: a discussion forum (theme: Local Knowledge and environment ), art expositions (theme: The Love), tales and legends, music and dance, masks and puppets, a craft fair, and workshops.
Through this varied program, the Festival on the Niger offers you an interdisciplinary and intercultural meeting, bringing together people from Segou, Malians and foreigners from all over the world, sharing the same wish: to discover the other and to learn from our differences.