International Pulaaku Festival: A Cultural Evening to Promote Social Cohesion
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Pulaaku Festival: The 8th Edition Puts Youth at the Heart of Cultural Heritage Preservation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Minister of Culture opened the 8th Pulaaku International Festival in Ouagadougou, themed "Youth, education and culture". Held from 30 October to 1 November, the event highlights the role of young people in preserving heritage.
Pulaaku International Festival: Culture and Youth at the Heart of Social Cohesion (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 8th edition of the Pulaaku International Festival opened in Ouagadougou on 31 October 2026, under the theme "Culture, youth and education". It runs until 1 November and promotes living together and social cohesion.
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