Nando: The Association of Professional Tourist Guides of the Nando Region (AGPT-RCOS), in collaboration with the Regional Directorate of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism (DRCCAT) of Nando, organized on Saturday, May 16, 2026, a tourist excursion for the benefit of workers and students of the city of the red rider, as part of the 4th edition of the Burkinabe Cultural Heritage Month.
According to Burkina Information Agency, this initiative aimed to promote the region's cultural and tourism potential while raising awareness among the population, particularly young people, about the preservation of national heritage. The excursion took participants to several emblematic sites in the region. These included the bust of Bassanga, the founding ancestor of Issouka, the Fran§ois I Semi-Industrial Center, the Grand Hotel of Boulkiemd©, and the sacred crocodile pond of Sabou.
Throughout the journey, the excursionists benefited from historical and cultural explanations provided by the tour guides. At the Bassanga site located in sector 8 of Koudougou (within the grounds of the Centre-Filles public primary school), participants discovered the history of the first inhabitants of the locality as well as the origin of the name "Boulkiemd©," strongly linked to the history and traditions of the peoples of the region.
The visit to the Fran§ois 1er Semi-Industrial Center allowed workers and students to better appreciate the expertise of local artisans through cotton thread production, loincloth weaving, and clothing design. Visitors were able to observe various processing and artisanal manufacturing techniques, showcasing the cultural richness and creative genius of the local population.
At the Grand Hotel du Boulkiemd©, the guides also presented the importance of this infrastructure in the development of regional tourism and the reception of visitors. The final leg of the excursion took participants to the sacred crocodile pond of Sabou, one of Burkina Faso's most famous tourist sites. There, the guides recounted the history of these reptiles, considered sacred by the local population, and emphasized the need to protect wildlife and the environment.
According to the organizers, this activity is part of the dynamic of promoting Burkinabe cultural heritage through local actions that encourage the discovery of local riches. The participants welcomed the initiative and expressed their satisfaction at the end of the excursion. Several of them encouraged the local population, especially young people, to learn more about and promote the tourist and cultural sites of Nando.
Through this excursion, AGPT-RCOS and DRCCAT intend to contribute to strengthening citizens' interest in domestic tourism and the safeguarding of national cultural heritage.