Benin to host 'Recordia' festival in August

Cotonou, Benin (PANA) - The first edition of the international 'Recordia' festival congregating the various ethnic communities of Ouidah and their Diaspora around the former slave post would hold on 6-15 August, the organisers announced here Sunday.

The festival is designed to reconnect Ouidah's Diaspora with their roots and culture.

In addition to cultural events, it would provide a platform for exchange of ideas on the development of Ouidah.

Ethnic communities due representation at the festival include the Creole, Haoussa, Botombu, Fon, Gin, Nago and Yorouba.

Cotonou - 13/02/2005

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