The Festival of Gouina Information

The Falls of Gouina are located about 25 km from Diamou and is 50 km southeast of Kayes, off of an adventurous dirt road. These falls are not only impressive due to their height (15 m), but especially by their width (500 m). They can best be compared to Niagra Falls in the United States. The area around these falls is equally beautiful with its baobabs and savanna woodland. Visiting the falls can make for a relaxing weekend bathing in the Senegal River. The banks are serene and tranquil, with nothing but the symphony of the falls and the bird songs to lull you to sleep. Once night falls, the music of the falls becomes softer and the whole area is enveloped in an atmosphere of Spring.

WHAT IS THE FESTIVAL OF GOUINA?

It is a cultural event at the Singing Falls of Gouina. Malinke, Fulani and Khassoké people will dance the diagouran, the dansa-diawoura ,the diondon, the tague, and more. This festival gathers different kinds of dances from the region of Kayes. In addition to the five traditional dance groups from the region of Kayes, artists operate in inspired areas of the Goumbé and African jazz.

The festival runs from the 27th to the 29th of January, 2012.

For people wanting to discover the region of Kayes, we offer a one-week tour and a two-week tour that includes the festival and exploration of the Malinke or the Soninke culture and history.

Tickets will be on sale soon.

Tickets will probably be $100, which includes entrance to the festival and lodging in a tent for Friday night and Saturday night.

Public transport from Bamako to Gouina will cost an additional $60, round trip.

4x4s can be rented for $120 a day plus fuel.

Vendors will sell traditional food from the Kayes region, like zame, tigadegana, and to. Meals will cost from $3 to $6 dollars.

If you're interested, please follow the blog and contact Boubacar Sow at soupsg@yahoo.fr

We'll see you there!
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