Draft Programme for Mboka Festival 2019

Please note that further activities are still to be confirmed

Photo of Ben Okri Credit Angela Catlin

CULTURAL PROGRAMME:
Sat 5 Jan          Opening Cultural Festival at Manduar Development Hub
Fri 11 Jan         Academic Conference at Manduar  Development Hub
    
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PROGRAMME:
Sat 12 Jan International Junior Chef of The Year Competition at GTHI Kanifing
Fri 18 Jan Kankurang and Masquerade Festival at Janjanburay ends 20 Jan
Fri 18 Jan Senegambia Novelty Peace Run (Fun Run)from  Barra to Dakar - Ends 21 Jan


LITERARY FESTIVAL:
Mon 21 Jan     New Dawn Readings and performances from Gambian and international artists. Venue:  Jamara Restaurant, Kololi/Senegambia
Tue 22 Jan        In conversation with Ben Okri @ Senegambia Hotel
​Wed 23 Jan     Honouring our Literary ancestors/anniversary for the poetry Library
African Poetry Library @ NCAC, Fajara
Thu 24 Jan       TiM Project @ Ebunjan Theatre
Fri 25 Jan         TiM Project @ Ebunjan Theatre
Sat 26 Jan        Oware Tournament @ Mymoonia Restaurant
TiM Project @ Ebunjan Theatre
Sun 27 Jan       Youth Conference @ Hyperlink
Oware Tournament @ Mymoonia Restaurant
Mon 28 Jan     Closing Party @ Mymoonia Restaurant


Other events with dates to be confirmed very soon include:
Sustainable Tourism Symposium
Ninki Nanka Tour
Excursions 1-3 days
Fanal
Run 4 Africa
Creative writing workshop programme (21-28 Jan)


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