Bobo-Dioulasso: The Wifaan/Bobo Association successfully organized the 4th edition of the Djan cultural days from May 31 to June 1, 2025, in Bobo-Dioulasso. This year, the event focused on the Bwaba community to emphasize the unique joking relationship between the Djans and the Bwaba, under the theme 'Promotion of Djan culture through tradition and joking kinship to strengthen peace and social cohesion.'

According to Burkina Information Agency, the cultural days were held under the patronage of Yoma Etienne Bako, President of the special delegation of District No. 5 of Bobo-Dioulasso, and the sponsorship of Dr. Oll© Alain Kam. Co-sponsoring the event was MP Lassina Sanou, also known as Djinatigui Lassi. The event featured performances by Djan artists, artistic troupes, a shopping street, and exhibitions of art objects, all highlighting the joking relationship between the Djan and Bwaba.

Hypolite Ouattara, president of the Wifaan Ko Association, stated that the choice to focus on the Bwaba community was intentional, as the joking kinship between the two communities is distinct. He noted that while communities in the Southwest generally joke with those from the Cascades region and K©n©dougou province, the Djan community is unique for also joking with the Bwaba.

Yoma Etienne Bako, the ceremony's patron, acknowledged the significance of culture in defining identity and providing resources for future development. Sponsors praised the organizers and expressed their pleasure in being associated with the event.

Honorable Wiloho Coulibaly remarked on the importance of joking relationships as a strength for Burkina Faso, suggesting that it demonstrates the country's resilience despite ongoing conflict.

Ko Hypolite Ouattara also highlighted the special significance of this year's edition due to the participation of members from the "Tch¨poulou" Association and four land chiefs from the communes of Di©bougou, Dolo, Bondigui, and Poura. He announced plans to collaborate with the Tch¨pounou association to organize a Djan cultural festival in Diebougou next year, focusing on instructing children in ancestral Djan practices at risk of vanishing.