"WOBELE" (Editor's note: Here we are in Tagbana). This is the name of the Festival which intends to promote the cultural heritage of the tafilés (designation of the Tagbana populations of Tafiré and the surrounding localities). Created in 2020, this Festival will be in its second edition, on August 27, 28 and 29, 2021, in Tafiré.

On July 16, the official ceremony to launch the festivities took place in Abidjan, in the presence of the Godfather, Mr. Thomas Camara, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy. The ceremony was marked by ceremonial speeches including remarks and advice from village chiefs from Tafiré, held by Coulibaly Alassane and Elders led by Rector Bakary Tio TOURE.

The Mayor of Tafiré, Charles Sanga, on behalf of the promoters of the Festival, intervened to take stock of the lackluster situation of culture in the region and to call for a rally for a start, so as not to let what the Tagbana people are dearer.

The General Commissioner of the Festival, Coulibaly Ouolo, presented the main features of the 2021 edition, which will see a rise in the performance of dances and various sports events.

The highlight of the festival will be the artistic concert given by the artist Tiken Jah Fakoly, on August 28, in Tafiré. We also note that the Mobcross race will see the participation of the best runners with, once again, the Ivorian champion Sacha Vigneron and drivers from Burkina Faso.

Patron of the Ceremony, Mr. Tiémoko Meyliet Koné was represented by his son who expressed his father's pride in being associated with such an initiative that he wishes to see perpetuated over time. As for the Sponsor, the Minister Thomas Camara, he was delighted with this initiative and gave his full support for the success of the Festival.

It was on notes of gaiety that this launch, followed by a large audience, ended, mainly animated by the Nangbogo dance groups from Soba and Sita from Niakara, supported by the balafon from Ngolodougou and the Sita from Sélilé.

WOBELE Comm Service

Source: Abidjan.net