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Optional in Burkina Faso
FESPACO in Burkina Faso
Pan-African Film Festival
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 8 days in Burkina Faso
8 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Burkina Faso
Optional
Established
Officially instituted in Burkina Faso
1969
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About FESPACO
Pan-African Film Festival
FESPACO is a Pan-African film and television festival held every two years.
The largest African film festival, held biennially in Ouagadougou
Practical Information in Burkina Faso
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Burkina Faso
Established in 1969, it aims to promote African filmmakers and facilitate cultural exchange.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
arts
Traditional arts celebrations
film
Traditional film celebrations
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Historical Timeline
1969
Instituted in Burkina Faso
🇧🇫Holiday officially established in Burkina Faso
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Burkina Faso
🇧🇫Final celebration recorded in Burkina Faso
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso
Last observed: 2026
Optional Holiday
Date: February 23, 2024