Initially by president and poet Léopold Sédar Senghor in 1966 with a mandate to “allow as many artists of black orijin to be known and appreciated in an atmosphere of tolerance, mutual esteem and intellectual fulfillment,” the third edition of World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures or Festival Mondial Des Arts Negres is being held in Senegal from December 10th to 23rd, 2010.  The first edition took place in Dakar in 1966, followed by the second installment more than a decade later in Nigeria in 1977.

The event comes at a time when French-speaking Africa celebrates its fiftieth year of independence.  The 2010 Festival will have the culturally and artistically rich and diverse country of Brazil as its guest of honour and “will emphasize dialogue between peoples and cultures.”  The Festival also hopes to convey an image of African as a continent that is “free, proud, creative, and optimistic.”

The Festival will feature some of the most acclaimed musicians, literally scholars, athletes, dancers, fashion designers, roundtable discussions and theoretical pieces.  Some of the performers, guests and attractions include international Recording artist Wyclef Jean, some of the most prominent African Architects, ‘king of Kora’ player Touname Diabate, Senegalese writer and scholar Nafissatou dia Diou, a 21 under football match between Brazil and Senegal and many more!

What’s even more exciting about this event is that it grants you the opportunity to explore the richness of Black arts and culture for free!! If you happen to be in Senegal between December 10th and 23rd, 2010 or you were just simply looking for a vacation spot during the long winter months, then you should definitely check out this rare, once in a life time event!

A peek into the Orijin of “Festival Mondial Des Arts Negres- 1966″…

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