SNC 2024: 27 cultural actors receive honorary distinctions

Bobo-Dioulasso: On the sidelines of the 21st National Culture Week (SNC), the Ministry of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism on Friday May 3, 2024 in Bobo-Dioulasso, decorated 27 cultural actors for their ardor and dedication to culture. At each edition of National Culture Week (SNC), cultural actors and partners receive decorations. This year, she was no exception to the rule. There are a total of 27 recipients including one recipient as an officer in the Order of the Stallion and 26 recipients in the Order of Merit for Arts, Letters and Communication who were distinguished on the evening of the 21st SNC Bobo 2024. Among the recipients, well-known faces from the world of culture and business. Honoré Bambara, promoter of Miss universities, elevated to the rank of knight of the Order of Merit of Arts, Letters and Communication with Arts staple. The businessmen, Lassiné Diawara and Al Hassane Siénou, also former sponsors of the 19th and 20th SNC, were made Knights of the Order of Merit. Also, the ar tistic sponsor of the 21st edition of the SNC, the Malian Cheick Tidiane Seck, was exceptionally elevated to the rank of Knight of the Order of Merit, Communication, Arts and Letters with music and dance staple . The Minister in charge of culture of Niger, Colonel-Major Abdourahamane Amadou, was exceptionally elevated to the rank of Officer in the Order of the Stallion. These decorations, according to the Minister in charge of culture, RimtalbaJean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, are justified by the fact that cultural actors, technical and financial partners have worked hard to promote culture by supporting the efforts of the State. 'This recognition must be seen as the crowning achievement of the self-sacrifice and hard work of the people we are celebrating today,' he suggested. According to the minister, it is the symbol of the State's satisfaction with the services rendered at the same time as it calls for their future commitment and to remain models by embodying their values of probity and sacrifice. for the Nat ion. 'The recognition, to the Nigerien minister, reflects the common commitment of Burkina Faso and Niger to the influence of culture within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)', faith of Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo. Furthermore, he invited everyone to redouble their efforts at work and to contribute significantly to the development and cultural influence of Burkina Faso. This is why, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo asked all the recipients to live up to this recognition through future commitment, to remain mobilized and to be examples for the influence of culture in the land of honest men. and the AES. For the spokesperson for the recipients, Al Hassane Siénou, it is the duty of economic actors to support culture and promote it as an engine of growth and innovation. 'These decorations are an honor to all those who work to promote our cultural heritage, whether they are artists, craftsmen, entrepreneurs or simple enthusiasts,' he continued. Al Hassane Siénou reaffirmed his commitment with all stakeholders t o make culture an engine of progress and influence of the country. Source: Burkina Information Agency