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Gambia

Culture
  • © UNESCO/R. Keating
  • Dressing of skins, handicrafts

Gambia has two cultural heritage sites on the World Heritage List, one of which – the James Island – is linked to slavery.

The country participates in work projects undertaken by the World Heritage Centre concerning Africa.

The Kankurang, Manding Initiatory Rite was proclaimed a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005. A safeguarding project was launched to protect this ritual which is also practised in Senegal.

UNESCO and Gambia also cooperate in the development of the book industry.

Safeguarding Project for the Kankurang, Manding Initiatory Rite
Slavery in Gambia
Fort James
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  • Updated:16-06-2009 16:03
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