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| The FESMAN in Saint-Louis |
 Ten days after the 17th edition of its International Jazz Festival, the largest jazz festival in Africa, which took place between the 28th and 31st of may, here's a focus on Saint-Louis, the former capital of Senegal, a city rich of prestigious history and multi-cultural tradition. (Photo : The Place Faidherbe)From the XVIIth century to mid XXth, Saint-Louis played a pivotal part in Senegal's political and economical scene. After a period of economical decline, Saint-Louis-du-Sénégal (Saint-Louis of Senegal), or Ndar in wolof, became a popular tourist destination. Inscribed as a historical site on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000, Alioune Diop hometown - the initiator of the FESMAN's first edition - offers a unique geographical situation and exceptional setting between the river Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean. Discovering its architectural heritage - especially the typical colonial era houses - and its natural environment; visitors become entranced by the charm of Saint-Louis. The city prides itself of a lively cultural life. The jazz, the false-lion game, the Fanal parade, the carnival or the traditional Signares, are exterior signs of this richness.     Mame Birame Diouf, State Minister in charge of the FESMAN at the International Jazz festival of Saint-Louis. The young peoples' enthusiasm for the FESMAN! The FESMAN will of course be present in this historical town. Fashion Shows honouring the memory of the Signares or the cinema night will liven the Saint-Louis evenings. The Quai des Arts, meeting point for artistic creations presenting the vitality of stage arts, theatre, dance and music from Senegal and its sub-regions, will be an asset in programming.  The Quai des Arts in Saint-Louis |
