FALOGBU Festival Highlights Cultural Heritage for Peace and Cohesion

Kampti:The Lobee Gboulon Konti (LOGBU) association wrapped up the inaugural edition of the LOGBU Association Festival (FALOGBU) on October 11, 2026. The festival, held from October 9 to 11 in Kampti, focused on the theme "Joking Kinship A Cultural Heritage Serving Peace, Social Cohesion, and Security," and aimed to highlight traditional practices that support dialogue and communal living.

According to Burkina Information Agency, FALOGBU gathered cultural participants and local communities through various activities, including artistic performances, traditional dances, local cuisine tastings, and archery sessions.

During the closing ceremony, Massahiba Aime Soulama, president of the special delegation of Kampti, praised the festival's theme on behalf of the Djôrô region's governor. He emphasized that joking relationships serve as a traditional means of preventing and resolving conflicts through dialogue, forgiveness, and mutual respect among communities.

Bêbê Arnaud Noufe, representing the event's sponsor, applauded the organizers for their efforts to elevate local cultural heritage. He expressed hope that future editions would further promote the cultural expressions of the Djôrô region.

Bebis Kambou, president of the LOGBU association, noted that the objectives of the first edition were successfully met, with all planned activities completed over the three-day event.