Lake Turkana Festival

The Lake Turkana Festival is held every year at Loiyangalani, a tiny town on Lake Turkana's south-eastern shore. In the original Samburu speech, the name means "a site of many trees," and it is home to the El Molo, a virtually extinct community, among other populations. Fishing, tourism, and gold panning are the main industries. The adjacent El Molo and Turkana communities, among others, offer distinct cultural experiences, and it is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination in Northern Kenya. With the large participation of the people, this is definitely one of the most famous festivals in Kenya.

The National Museums of Kenya built the first and only Desert Museum in Loiyangalani in June 2008, which reflects the cultures and lives of the eight people who live in the area. The first Lake Turkana Cultural Festival was held this year, celebrating and unifying all tribes linked with Loiyangalani that dwell surrounding Lake Turkana. The three-day carnival honors the diverse cultures of the El Molo, Samburu, Gabbra, Rendile, Watta, Dasannach, and Turkana peoples who live in the Jade Sea region. The Lake Turkana Festival is worth going to if you want to visit this northern frontier and see a variety of colorful cultures while learning about Lake Turkana's hidden treasures.

When: June