Houet/Village of communities: Symbol of African unity

The ministers in charge of Culture of Burkina and Niger were on the site of the communities' village on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to encourage the Nigerien delegation which is celebrating its day on the occasion of the SNC. Guest country of honor of the 21st National Culture Week (SNC), Niger is strongly represented at the established community village. The day of Tuesday, April 30, 2024 was dedicated to this member country of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The ministers in charge of culture from Burkina Faso, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, and from Niger, Colonel Major Adourahamane Amadou, traveled to the village of the communities to discover the cultural potential of Niger and provide their support to this community. 'We were able to appreciate a sample of the rich cultural potential of a brother country, Niger. In culinary matters, we saw the know-how of the Nigeriens. We were able to appreciate the sounds inspired by cultural heritage. It was a very enriching, very pleasant moment,' suggested Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo. He reiterated his gratitude to the Nigerien people and the cultural actors who have honored Burkina Faso by joining the 21st biennial of culture in the country of Men of Integrity. For Chief M. Ouédraogo, the village of communities constitutes historic moments of communion, brotherhood, and above all expression of cultural proximity between countries. 'This village alone sums up the whole spirit of the SNC. Beyond Niger, we have several brother countries which are there. It's Africa in miniature,' he said. He recalled that the message underlying this initiative is that no one should divide Africa and that Africans must realize that their salvation comes from their solidarity, their proximity, and their unity. 'Africans must know that we have a common destiny. This awareness is already effective within the AES. It is a dynamic that is set to take over the entire sub-region, and the whole of Africa,' he indicated. As for the Nigerien Minister of Culture, he welco med the holding of this day dedicated to his country. A day, he said, offered an opportunity for his people to present their culinary art in all its diversity and the performances of the artists. Source: Burkina Information Agency