The Saharan Nights of Essouk (Nuits Sahariennes d’Essouk)
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Country and Region | Mali — Timbuktu |
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Type of Festival | Dance, Music |
Location of Festival | Essakane, Timbuktu, Mali |
Festival Contact Information | Nina Walet Intalou |
Festival Description | The Essouk festival, evolved from an annual "Takoubelt", or Tuareg gathering in 2001. Nearby musicians and dancers gather for memorable performances. The organisers hope they have started a process of building the festival's reputation with world music fans and other tourists. For three days, this festival is held in the sands, under the skies of the Sahara desert. |
Festival Dates | January 17 - 19, 2008 |
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