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Optional in Burkina Faso
SIAO in Burkina Faso
International Arts and Crafts Fair
Quick Facts
Multi-Day Celebration
Celebrated over 9 days in Burkina Faso
9 Days
Holiday Type
Classification in Burkina Faso
Optional
Festival
Celebrated as a cultural festival
🎪 Festival
About SIAO
International Arts and Crafts Fair
SIAO is an international art and craft fair, showcasing African handicrafts.
Major crafts fair promoting African handicrafts and cultural products
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 1988, SIAO aims to promote African handicrafts and foster economic growth.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
Types of Celebration
cultural
Traditional cultural celebrations
arts
Traditional arts celebrations
trade
Traditional trade celebrations
On this day in African history
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- 2018 Sahle-Work Zewde is elected as the first female President of Ethiopia.
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- 2021 Nigeria introduces Africa’s first e-currency, the eNaira, which is only the second Central Bank Digital Currency in the world. · Nigeria
Historical Timeline
2026
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: October 25, 2024