I CIOFF Ivory coast

The Ivory Coast was one of the first African countries to get involved in activities with the CIOFF network. In 2002, CIOFF Ivory Coast became a National Section within the CIOFF network.
Its president is Ms Alexise Gogoua. She is helped by her general secretary: M. Gervais Bozoa.

II Ivory coast and UNESCO

“In 2001, UNESCO declared the "Gbofe of Afounkaha: the Music of the Transverse Trumpets of the Cultural Space of the Tagbana Community" a Masterpiece of Oral and Tangible Heritage of Humanity.”- UNESCO's sources

III Cultural life and festivals

In the country, various festivals with traditional danses, tales and masks themes toke place.

-African fashion International exhibition , April 2008, Abidjan
To show the stake of the textile industry in Africa.
-Bhété Dance Festival, Gagnoa, August
To present the all of dances from north ivory coast .
-Market of african arts, August / Abidjan
To promote the african artists to make easier their admission in the international scene.

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