Festival des Arts de Conakry in Guinea
Major arts and culture festival in the capital
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 7 days in Guinea
Holiday Type
Classification in Guinea
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
About Festival des Arts de Conakry
Major arts and culture festival in the capital
A festival showcasing Guinea's rich cultural and artistic heritage.
Celebrates Guinean music, dance, and arts with performances by local and international artists. Guinea is known as a cultural powerhouse in West Africa, particularly for its music.
Practical Information in Guinea
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Guinea
Started in 1987, it promotes cultural exchange and unity in Guinea.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
arts
Traditional arts celebrations
music
Traditional music celebrations
dance
Traditional dance celebrations
On this day in African history
- 2011 Libyan protests opposing Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi's rule begin, marking the onset of the First Libyan Civil War.
- 2018 Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in as South African President, replacing Jacob Zuma.
- 2018 Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigns unexpectedly with the hope of ending years of unrest and political upheaval.
Historical Timeline
Last observed in Guinea
🇬🇳Final celebration recorded in Guinea
⏰ Last Observed