Traditional Festivals

In Kenya, there are numerous events and festivals dedicated to celebrating the uniqueness of art, fashion, and cuisine. Kenya is a hotspot for events and festivals that are lavishly celebrated.

Some of the most famous festivals in Kenya are the Lamu Cultural Festival, Maulidi Cultural Festival, Lamu Yoga Festival, and so on. The Lamu Cultural Festival is held every year in the last week of November on Lamu Island, one of Kenya's oldest historical towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Donkey race competitions are the main event, where racers demonstrate their skill and talent in steering donkeys, making the sport entertaining to watch. The annual event, the Maulidi Cultural Festival, held in the third month of the Islamic calendar between February and April, attracts scholars and Islamic believers from all over the world to Lamu's coastal town to commemorate the Prophet Mohammed's birth. The Lamu Yoga Festival takes place on the Lamu Islands of Shela and Manda, a tropical island with almost empty beaches, fresh seafood, and warm Swahili culture, making it ideal for a relaxing and wellness vacation. This five-day event, which draws yoga enthusiasts from all over the world, began in 2014 with the goal of spreading yoga knowledge in East Africa.