As the annual Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival fast approaches, members of the organizing committee of this important cultural festival, led by their president, Muhammed L. Saidykhan, yesterday, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism and Culture, to inform him about the state of preparations for the event, which is slated to take place from 24th to 26th January, 2025.
They also used the opportunity to invite the Minister and staff to formally grace this auspicious event.
The annual festival takes place at Janjanbureh, attracting thousands of people including those in the diaspora.
On receiving the team, Minister Jobe expressed his profound gratitude for the visit, describing it as a step in the right direction.
“As a government, we are here for everybody. We will do our best to ensure that the right measures are in place for the development of this country,” he assured.
The Minister further stated that culture is something that needs to be nurtured by all, emphasizing that no society can thrive without it. Therefore, he reaffirmed that his Ministry values anything cultural and is ready to support and promote that agenda.
He underscored the importance of collaboration and teamwork; and thus called on the organizers to ensure that the festival takes place yearly without any hitches.
By Lamin Njie
Information Officer
Ministry of Tourism and Culture