The Banjul Cultural Festival in Gambia received a big boost. Abdoullahi Jobe, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, helped raise money for it.
Over one million dalasi was raised—that's a lot of money in Gambia. The money went to 50 traditional cultural groups in Banjul, the capital city.
The festival is held every year and lasts for a week. It starts on Christmas Eve and ends on January 2nd. The festival showcases Gambian culture. There are parades, music, dancing, art, and food.
Many people come to the festival. Over 50,000 people attend, and they come from the Gambia and other countries.
Mr. Jobe distributed the money on December 27th, 2024, at a special event. He thanked the president and vice president for their help and said they supported Gambia's culture.
Mr. Jobe worked with others to plan the festival. They made sure everything would go well. They looked at things like traffic and safety.
Many people gave money to help. The Chinese Embassy gave over half a million dalasi. The Central Bank of Gambia gave money too. Companies and other groups also helped.
Mr. Jobe thanked everyone. He said the money would improve the festival, help the cultural groups, and help organize the event.
People think this year will be the biggest festival yet. Banjul's festival is becoming famous in Africa. Everyone is excited to celebrate Gambian culture together. The money raised will ensure its big success.
Over one million dalasi was raised—that's a lot of money in Gambia. The money went to 50 traditional cultural groups in Banjul, the capital city.
The festival is held every year and lasts for a week. It starts on Christmas Eve and ends on January 2nd. The festival showcases Gambian culture. There are parades, music, dancing, art, and food.
Many people come to the festival. Over 50,000 people attend, and they come from the Gambia and other countries.
Mr. Jobe distributed the money on December 27th, 2024, at a special event. He thanked the president and vice president for their help and said they supported Gambia's culture.
Mr. Jobe worked with others to plan the festival. They made sure everything would go well. They looked at things like traffic and safety.
Many people gave money to help. The Chinese Embassy gave over half a million dalasi. The Central Bank of Gambia gave money too. Companies and other groups also helped.
Mr. Jobe thanked everyone. He said the money would improve the festival, help the cultural groups, and help organize the event.
People think this year will be the biggest festival yet. Banjul's festival is becoming famous in Africa. Everyone is excited to celebrate Gambian culture together. The money raised will ensure its big success.
