Africa is a continent which considered as the most dangerous places on earth. They have numerous wild and wide places with historical backgrounds. They are rich in human resources and rich and culture. They have outstanding festival and events were people around the world travels to Africa just to witness the events in this country. The following are the best festivals and events that can be only found in Africa.
South Africa’s Cape Town Carnival of Minstrel
In South Africa’s Cape Town, they celebrated this festival annually at the 1st day of the year with unique styles of clothes and gestures that can be compared on the clothes of the carnival people. The carnival of minstrel is also called as the coon carnival. It start’s during the 19th century when the slaves given freedom. It is given during the 2nd day of January. It happened when the American’s minstrels arrived on this town in some part of 19th century. The participants are wearing huge flamboyant with unique but grand costumes blend with marching band professionals, dancing, singing and many more. This event is considered as a competition where the participants can win a suitable price.
Mali’s Festival-Au-Desert
This event is celebrated with music with the traditional dance of Tuareg for 3 days which takes place in Essakane and two hours from the Timbuktu of Mali. International acts of West Africa and Europe round out festivities. It is conducted by camping on the desert with their chosen camels. This event will certainly make you dance along with the locals having this distinctive sound of music. It is celebrated during the month of January on the 12th to 14th.
Ramadan
Ramadan, this is a type of event were the people will not eat any type of food. It happened annually during the 9th month of the Muslim’s own calendar. All Muslims in Africa or even all around the world are required to fasting until the day turns to night for the lunar month. During this event, the people who participate in Ramadan must abstain from any kind of food and other physical needs. They are only allowed to drink water during the day. It is conducted to worship their creator and to purify their souls, practice the self-sacrificing. That’s why some of them are not afraid of death and this is the reason why most people from all around the world consider the Muslims as brave people. It is not about preventing from drinking or eating food, it’s all about faith. It happens during the month of August throughout Africa or in every Muslims that lives in different parts of the world.
African facts are the information that helps you find the answers on your question about the continent of Africa. It is considered as full of source which can be found from any book sellers around the world or for easy and fast access, you can look on the internet. African facts are a guidelines for the people who want to visit this continent safely.
