Gambian cultural delegation wraps up India festival showcase

Two straight weeks of stage takeovers in India just boosted The Gambia’s cultural clout, and the crew came back home buzzing.

Surajkund festival showcase

• The National Centre for Arts and Culture sent 20 performers to India.
• The group represented The Gambia at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela Cultural Festival.
• Traditional dance and music shared space with craft displays.
• Spectators praised the shows as authentic and energizing.

Extra invites and audience buzz

• Organizers asked the team to appear beyond scheduled slots.
• Crowds packed venues to catch their folklore performances.
• The delegation framed it as proof that their artistry resonated.
• Indian audiences got a strong taste of Gambian creativity.

Embassy support in New Delhi

• Mustapha Jawara’s mission welcomed them through Deputy Ebrima Mboob.
• Embassy staff offered what members called warm teranga hospitality.
• The Gambia House in New Delhi hosted them during the trip.
• Hassoum Ceesay thanked Jawara for backing Gambian artists repeatedly.