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Regional in Kenya
Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya
UNESCO Heritage site celebration of Swahili culture
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 4 days in Kenya
4 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Kenya
Regional
Established
Officially instituted in Kenya
2001
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About Lamu Cultural Festival
UNESCO Heritage site celebration of Swahili culture
Annual festival celebrating the rich Swahili culture of Lamu, one of the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa. The festival includes traditional dhow races, donkey races, and henna painting competitions.
Practical Information in Kenya
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
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Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
traditional
Traditional traditional celebrations
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Historical Timeline
2001
Instituted in Kenya
🇰🇪Holiday officially established in Kenya
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Kenya
🇰🇪Final celebration recorded in Kenya
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Kenya
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Kenya
Last observed: 2026
Regional Holiday
Date: July 25, 2024