Mali's Cultural and Artistic Biennial gets underway in Timbuktu
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For the first time since its creation, the Mali Cultural and Artistic Biennial, founded in the aftermath of independence, is being held in Timbuktu, in the north of the country.
Breakdown
- The Biennale is held in Timbuktu for the first time since its creation
- Twenty delegations compete in five artistic disciplines 20s
- Artists like Daicha and Samake represent different regions 28s
- Fashion and local economic promotion are key festival themes 1m 44s
- The award ceremony will take place on December 28 in Timbuktu 2m 10s