West African Festival of Arts and Culture
History
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the West African Arts and Culture Festival (ECOFEST), an event dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of West African artistic and cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible.
Theme
“Transformations and political crises in West Africa: what can culture do?” This theme invites reflection on the role culture can play in the face of the social and political upheavals currently affecting West Africa.
Organizations
This maiden edition of ECOFEST festival is co-organized by the ECOWAS and WEAMU Commissions, and hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Francophonie, Côte d’Ivoire. The organization of ECOFEST is geared towards promoting the region's cultural diversity and strengthening the regional peace and social cohesion through culture. Together, we share a vision of promoting West African arts, heritage, and innovation on the global stage.Ministère de la Culture de l’Artisanat et du Tourisme du Sénégal. L'organisation d'ECOFEST vise à promouvoir la diversité culturelle de la région et à renforcer la paix régionale et la cohésion sociale par la culture. Ensemble, nous partageons la vision de la promotion des arts, du patrimoine et de l'innovation de l'Afrique de l'Ouest sur la scène mondiale.
Program
ECOFEST begins with a grand opening ceremony, followed by 7 days of West African arts, professional meetings, and performances, art exhibitions, culminating in a closing ceremony celebrating our region's rich heritage.
