🇬🇲 Gambia
🥁 Cultural & heritage
Roots Homecoming Festival
Cultural heritage celebration
When
May 15 · annually
Next: Saturday, 15 May 2027
Duration
7 days
Where
Gambia
Where it happens
Biennial festival celebrating African heritage and promoting cultural tourism, inspired by Alex Haley's novel "Roots"
How it's celebrated
Cultural performances, heritage tours, traditional ceremonies
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Last updated 19 Jul 2026.