Diamwari Festival

The Diamwari festival is one of the famous festivals of Mopti since it was first celebrated along the banks of the Bani River. This famous festival day is known to tourists and Malian alike as a weekend of "happiness", as the translation of the word in English, which takes place over three days at the end of February. Celebration activities at the festival are also very rich and interesting. The festival features giant puppets from Djenné, Dogon masks, and at least four different dance troupes. Visitors can purchase unique crafts from Mali's talented artisans. The winners of the carnival's pirogue race receive money and a winning flag called "a jonjon".

The Diamwari festival also known as a happy festival, this festival is a celebration of the Mopti people. Tourists can buy crafts from talented artisans and watch large dance troupes perform. Every year, thanks to the popularity and novelty of this festival, Mali attracts a large number of visitors.

• Organization time: February every year
• Location: Mali