Ouagadougou: The Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Pingdwend© Gilbert OU€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬°DRAOGO, carried out a series of visits in Bobo-Dioulasso on the morning of February 21, 2026, as part of the preparations for the National Culture Week (SNC).

According to Burkina Information Agency, Minister Pingdwend© Gilbert OU€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬°DRAOGO, accompanied by the President of the Special Delegation of the city, Laurent KONTOGOM, began the tour with a courtesy visit to His Majesty the Chief of the B´b´ Mandar¨. Minister Pingdwend© presented the planned activities and the members of the recently appointed National Organizing Committee, and sought the traditional authority's guidance and blessings for the success of this major cultural event.

His Majesty the Chief of the B´b´ Mandar¨ expressed his delight at this mark of consideration and esteem. He offered his blessings to the ministerial delegation and assured the Minister of Culture of the support of the spirits and ancestors so that the event would take place in peace and harmony.

The delegation then visited the SNC headquarters site to observe the progress of the renovation work. On site, instructions were given to the company in charge of the project to expedite the work and ensure strict adherence to deadlines.

The visit concluded at the Sangoul© Lamizana Omnisports Stadium, the venue for the official opening ceremony of the SNC. This stop allowed the head of the department to assess the technical arrangements in place and to ensure the effective mobilization of the teams.

Through this tour, MCCAT reaffirms its determination to guarantee a rigorous, concerted and inclusive organization of the National Culture Week, respecting traditional values ??and technical requirements, for an event that meets the expectations of Burkinabe people and contributes to the promotion of culture.