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.
30
NOV
OPENING CEREMONY
Opening remarks / Official speeches, show, artistic performances:
Grand Théâtre
4:00 PM —
6:30 PM
- Solange Cesarovna - Cape Verde
- Ismael Lo - Senegal
- Sidiki Diabate - Mali
- Gyakie - Ghana
1
DEC
Inaugural lecture
Inaugural lecture at the youth dialogue meetings (no debate).
Theme: Socio-political changes and crises in West Africa: what can culture do?
Theme: Socio-political changes and crises in West Africa: what can culture do?
Grand Théâtre
4:00 PM —
5:00 PM
DIALOGUE WITH YOUTH
Direct dialogue between Commission Presidents and youth (ECOWAS-WAEMU).
Theme: Pathways to the future with youth for development, peace, and integration
Theme: Pathways to the future with youth for development, peace, and integration
Auditorium
at the Museum of Black Civilizations
5:30 PM —
6:30 PM
Art Competition Exhibition
Painting, photography, and sculpture.
National Gallery
9:00 AM —
6:30 PM
Creativity Exhibition
Heritage Creativity Pavilion, Digital Creation Pavilion (start-ups)
Place du Souvenir
9:00 AM —
6:00 PM
Film Screenings
Private screening rooms for feature films and outdoor screenings.
Pathé, Seaplaza Cinema
6:00 PM —
10:30 PM
Live Performances
Live performances featuring traditional music and young modern talent.
African Renaissance Monument
Douta Seck Cultural Center
7:00 PM —
11:00 PM
Traditional dance performances.
Blaise Senghor Cultural Center
2
DEC
Roundtables/Panels
Focus Area 1: Regional citizenship and culture of peace
Museum of Black Civilizations Agora
9:00 AM —
1:30 PM
Presentation of key regional youth programs by project and program managers from both institutions.
Museum of Black Civilizations Auditorium
10:30 AM —
12:30 PM
festival village opening
African Renaissance Monument
10:00 AM
Ministerial Seminar
Grand Théâtre
4:00 PM —
6:00 PM
Art Competition Opening
National Gallery
6:00 PM
Art Competition Exhibition
Painting, photography, and sculpture.
National Gallery
9:00 AM —
6:30 PM
Creativity Exhibition
Heritage Creativity Pavilion, Digital Creation Pavilion (start-ups)
Place du Souvenir
9:00 AM —
6:00 PM
Festival Village
Exhibition and sale of fine crafts, fashion, culinary arts, and more.
African Renaissance Monument
8:00 AM —
10:00 PM
Film Screenings
Private screening rooms for feature films and outdoor screenings.
Pathé, Seaplaza Cinema
6:00 PM —
10:30 PM
Live Performances
Live performances featuring traditional music and young modern talent.
African Renaissance Monument
Douta Seck Cultural Center
7:00 PM —
11:00 PM
Traditional dance performances.
Blaise Senghor Cultural Center
3
DEC
Roundtables/Panels
Focus 2: Cultural and creative industries and regional market
Museum of Black Civilizations Agora
9:00 AM —
1:00 PM
Art Competition Exhibition
Painting, photography, and sculpture.
National Gallery
9:00 AM —
6:30 PM
Creativity Fair Exhibition
Heritage Creativity Pavilion, Digital Creation Pavilion (start-ups)
Place du Souvenir
9:00 AM —
6:00 PM
festival village
Exhibition and sale of fine crafts, fashion, culinary arts, and more.
African Renaissance Monument
8:00 AM —
10:00 PM
Film ScreeningS
Private screening rooms for feature films and outdoor screenings.
Pathé, Seaplaza Cinema
6:00 PM —
10:30 PM
Live PerformanceS
Live performances featuring traditional music and young modern talent.
African Renaissance Monument
Douta Seck Cultural Center
7:00 PM —
11:00 PM
Traditional dance performances.
Blaise Senghor Cultural Center
4
DEC
Roundtables/Panels
Focus Area 3: Regional Diversity and Cultural Heritage
Museum of Black Civilizations Agora
9:00 AM —
1:00 PM
Art competition exhibition
Painting, photography, and sculpture.
National Gallery
9:00 AM —
6:30 PM
Creativity exhibition
Heritage Creativity Pavilion, Digital Creation Pavilion (start-ups)
Place du Souvenir
9:00 AM —
6:00 PM
festival village
Exhibition and sale of arts and crafts, fashion, culinary arts, and more.
African Renaissance Monument
8:00 AM —
10:00 PM
Film screenings
Private screening rooms for feature films and outdoor screenings.
Pathé, Seaplaza Cinema
6:00 PM —
10:30 PM
Live performances
Live performances featuring traditional music and young modern talent.
African Renaissance Monument
Douta Seck Cultural Center
7:00 PM —
11:00 PM
Traditional dance performances.
Blaise Senghor Cultural Center
5
DEC
Art Competition Exhibition
Painting, photography, and sculpture.
National Gallery
9:00 AM —
6:30 PM
Creativity Fair Exhibition
Heritage Creativity Pavilion, Digital Creation Pavilion (start-ups)
Place du Souvenir
9:00 AM —
6:00 PM
closing ceremony
Painting, photography, and sculpture.
Daniel Sorano National Theatre
5:00 PM —
10:00 PM
festival village
Exhibition and sale of arts and crafts, fashion, culinary arts, and more.
African Renaissance Monument
8:00 AM —
10:00 PM
6
DEC
festival village
Exhibition and sale of arts and crafts, fashion, culinary arts, and more.
