Hound©: The first edition of the "Wan Buamu Kien" festival was held on May 30 and 31, 2026, in Hound©, marking a celebration of Bwa cultural values.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the festival's opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Homeland Construction, Mikalou Sidib©, and the Minister Delegate in charge of Animal Resources, Amadou Dicko. The event was themed "Contribution of our reference cultural values ??to the socio-economic development of populations in a context of crises."

The two-day festival gathered the sons and daughters of the locality to celebrate their history, identity, and cultural values. It featured a parade and performances from traditional troupes such as Lambeyoro from Kopo, Waminss© from Dohoun, and Kiens© from Koumbia, as well as displays by the Hombo masks from Kor©, the Si©ni leaf masks, and artists like Hakarafa, Bakari Demb©l©, and Mambou© Foroza.

Mikalou Sidib©, representing the Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, praised the vision of the festival's promoter and the Hound© customary council. He stated that the festival aims to promote local cultural heritage, pass traditional skills to younger generations, and foster intercultural dialogue. Sidib© highlighted that the initiative provides a framework for strengthening social cohesion and revitalizing local cultural life, particularly in challenging times.

Sidib© also noted the festival's socio-economic impact. "Beyond the cultural celebration, this event contributes to boosting the local economy, showcasing talent, promoting domestic tourism, and creating opportunities for young people and economic actors in the municipality," he said.

Souleymane Dianda, president of the special delegation of Hound©, expressed honor in hosting the cultural event. He noted that the festival helps boost the local economy, promote tourism, and strengthen social cohesion, acknowledging the strong mobilization of the people as a sign of their support for the authorities' vision.

Dofinita Kani, chairman of the organizing committee, explained that the festival aims to promote Bwa culture, addressing concerns that the culture was gradually being lost. He emphasized the importance of helping younger generations understand and preserve Bwa traditions, stating, "Culture is what remains when we have lost everything else."

The festival's activities included performances from the fiber masks of Waly, the white masks of Sara, the Lobouga troupe with the Yambo dance, and Bwa artists Zinayi, Ou©tien Demb©l©, and Bi Nabi©.