Burkina-Faso
Cultural Extravaganza in Burkina Faso
https://africa.uima.uiowa.edu/topic-essays/show/37?start=68 – Image 01 (Antelope Masks)
Burkina Faso isn’t on the top of many travellers check-lists and that may be due to the seemingly limited attractions. But attractions are not what makes Burkina Faso captivating, it’s the Burkinabé warmth, scenery, past and values.
http://afrotourism.com/travelogue/fespaco-tale-from-ouagadougou/ – Image 02 (Fescapo)
Burkina Faso has a growing art industry. Burkinabe are musical people as well craftsmen, so be sure to find antelope masks from the Mossi people, wooden sculptures and handmade rugs. Ouagadougou also holds Fescapo. Which is an African film festival.
http://www.food.com/recipe/riz-gras-fat-rice-burkina-faso-483120 – Image 03 (Rizgras)
Although Burkinabé food does have West African staples such as grains, beans and vegetables but also include peanuts as well. Fish and meat do accompany most meals but chicken is quite popular with locals. Brochettes (meat on a skewer), Rizgras (rice cooked with meats) and Tô (mashed grains) can be found sold by many street vendors.
https://za.pinterest.com/pin/341992165431734089/ – Image 04 (Kaftan)
Due to its location, Burkina Faso has been influenced by many other African nations as well as European slave traders. Two main groups of people occupy Burkina Faso, namely the Mossi and Bobo people. Dress in each group has been interpreted differently from other influences as well as represent their heritage. But men wear fugu, like bobos in other West African countries. Women wear kaftans, long skirts and blouses. All intricately detailed and brightly coloured.
https://alchetron.com/Bobo-Dioulasso-7217-W – Image 05 (Grande Mosquée de Bobo-Dioulasso)
Grande Mosquée de Bobo-Dioulasso is a structural mesh of traditional Sudano-Sahelian architecture. Although not in the capital Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso is five-hours away making this an ideal day trip. The mosque was built in the 19th century. It has mahogany ceilings, protruding walls, made from mud and wood. Tourists can visit the mosque with guides.
http://www.brendansadventures.com/sindou-peaks/ – Image 06 (Sindou Peaks)
South West Burkina Faso, the Sindou Peaks stand tall. Hiking through the rock formations will transport you to another time. It tells the tale of Africa in its peculiarity. With landscapes that run forever around it, it’s a magical experience. You will need to take a bus or find a guide to transport you from Ouagadougou to Banfora and to the Sindou Peaks. It’s a long journey and you should plan to camp overnight to fully appreciate the peaks.
http://onechai.fr/photos/burkina-faso/ – Image 07 (Cour Royale)
Cour Royale will be the highlight of your trip. In the distance, three-hours away you will see a parched village of the Kassena people. Tiébélé’s architecture is mud structures with painted patterns on the outside. The entire village is encased in a wall.
