Festival of
the Dhow Countries
01-10 July 2005
The Festival of the Dhow Countries is the largest annual cultural
event in East Africa, and among the eight major festivals in sub-Saharan
Africa. The festival celebrates the arts and cultures of the African
Continent, India, Pakistan, Gulf States, Iran and the Indian Ocean
islands. It features an international film and video competition,
music, theatre and performing arts, workshops, seminars, conferences
and other related arts and cultural programs.
Sauti Za Busara Swahili Music &
Cultural Festival
09-12 February 2006
Sauti Za Busara (meaning Sounds of Wisdom) is a 3-day weekend cultural
extravaganza, decorated with "taarab" music, traditional
dances, arts and crafts. It is held in various venues around Zanzibar
Town, as well as incorporating street carnivals, fairs, canoe races
and the bull fight from Pemba. |
