Friday, October 15, 2004
FESTIVAL OF THE DESERT
Africa
A MUSICAL event based on traditional gatherings of the Tuareg people, which draws musicians from Mali, Niger, Mauritania and other countries. Festivities include traditional singing, dancing, sword-play and camel races. With hot days and cold nights spent in tents and on mats on the ground, it's a unique cultural experience.Where: In the desert oasis of Essakane, 65km from Timbuktu, Mali. When: The fifth annual music Festival of the Desert will be held on January 7-9, 2005. e-mail: festidesert@yahoo.fr
A MUSICAL event based on traditional gatherings of the Tuareg people, which draws musicians from Mali, Niger, Mauritania and other countries. Festivities include traditional singing, dancing, sword-play and camel races. With hot days and cold nights spent in tents and on mats on the ground, it's a unique cultural experience.
