Rich cultural is evident everywhere you go in Africa and there are festivals and activities throughout the year to celebrate.
The Gambia holds the 'International Roots Festival' as a biennial event to celebrate the coming together of Africans and Friends of Africa from all over the world to celebrate the rich culture & historical wealth of Africa.
The Gambia connection to the abolition of the slave trade is one of the strongest of any other African country. The Roots Festival is a celebration of African History, Freedom and Preservation of African Culture. The next Gambian International Roots Festival is from 6th - 13th May 2016
"Slavery is not African History, Slavery Interrupted African History" (Mutabaruka)
The Gambian Government along with UK Cultural Ambassadors from 'Rave about Africa' - 'Velma Wright', 'Danielle Wright', 'Ira Moven', 'Madu Ellis' and 'June Lewis' are set to promote the 'International Roots Festival 2016'. The roots festival highlights the cultural richness of the Gambia and preserves the historical memories that are past through generations of the African Diaspora.
For more information and booking for the festival at www.raveaboutafrica.com
