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Gambian Kankurang festival preserves the tradition of an age-old rite
Video Credit: AFP English
Published on January 30, 2024 - Duration: 03:47s
Gambian Kankurang festival preserves the tradition of an age-old rite
In Janjanbureh, eastern Gambia, the annual Kankurang festival celebrates a mythical figure from the Mandinka people.
For three days, hundreds attend parades and performances to help preserve an age-old tradition that is in danger of disappearing.
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