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Senegal (4th April)

The 4th Spril celebrates Senegal’s independence from France in 1959, though it was June when the country became fully independent. Senegal is famous for it hospitality, and is embedded in its national identity known as teranga.

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Gambia (18th February)

Gambia is a country in West Africa. It is surrounded by Senegal, apart from a short strip of Atlantic coastline at its western end. It is the smallest country on mainland Africa. The country is situated either side of the Gambia River, the nation’s namesake, which flows through the country’s centre and empties into the [...]

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Benin (10th January)

Traditional Day or Fête du Vodoun (literally Vodoun Festival, also known as Traditional Religions Day) is a public holiday in Benin that celebrates the nation’s history surrounding the West African religion of Vodoun. The celebration is held annually on January 10 throughout the country. Benin is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by [...]

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Kwanzaa (December 26th)

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States honoring universal African-American heritage and culture, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. It features activities such as lighting a candle holder with seven candles and culminates in a feast and gift-giving. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67. [source: Wikipedia, image:

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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States honoring universal African-American heritage and culture, observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. It features activities such as lighting a candle holder with seven candles and culminates in a feast and gift-giving. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966–67. [source: Wikipedia] This web site gives more information about the festival.

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