Gouin Festival
Top 1 in Top 8 Most Famous Festivals in Mali
Gouin Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Mali, considered the festival of January every year. This famous three-day festival takes place around the usually quiet Gouina region between Kayes and Bafoulabé. This festival has a long historical tradition and is one of the cultural pride of the Malian people.
At the Gouin Festival, there will be unique activities such as Goumbé and jazz musicians performing among monkeys and hippos that live in an area rich in wildlife. The festival also features five different Kayes dance groups, craft workshops, and a Senegal Riverwalk through waterfalls. This is one of the interesting things that attract tourists to experience and learn about Malian culture.
- Organization time: January every year
- Location: Gouina, Mali
