{"id":1622,"date":"2024-07-01T07:15:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T07:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbl-initiative.org\/?p=1622"},"modified":"2024-07-19T10:03:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T10:03:03","slug":"le-festival-kongo-river-revient-pour-celebrer-le-fleuve-congo-et-sa-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbl-initiative.org\/en_en\/le-festival-kongo-river-revient-pour-celebrer-le-fleuve-congo-et-sa-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kongo River Festival Returns to Celebrate the Congo River and Its Culture!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1622\" class=\"elementor elementor-1622\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d45483e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d45483e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a81291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a81291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cbl-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FKR-722x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1263\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cbl-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FKR-722x1024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/cbl-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FKR-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cbl-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FKR.jpg 762w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc0330b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc0330b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d50e16e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d50e16e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">Driven by a member of the Congo Basin Leaders' Initiative (CBLI) and co-organizer of the Congo Basin Conclave, Mr. Vincent Kunda, the Kongo River Festival is an initiative of the NGO Kongo River.<\/p><p><strong>Conceived in 2021, the Kongo River Festival's mission is to promote and protect the waters of the Congo Basin and the socio-economic development of the region through eco-responsible water management.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">Mark your calendars, lovers of science, the environment, culture, and the majestic river! The Kongo River Festival is back for its fourth edition, and this year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">From July 22nd to 25th in Ngab\u00e9, a town located 20 km from Brazzaville, and from July 26th to 28th in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the festival will animate both banks of the Congo River, celebrating the cultural link that unites these two countries.<\/p><p><strong>A Unique Festival of Its Kind<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">The Kongo River Festival is a holistic event dedicated to the Congo River. It aims to:<\/p><ul><li>Promote the protection and enhancement of the river and its tributaries.<\/li><li>Highlight tourism and environmental issues.<\/li><li>Celebrate the cultural, artistic, and culinary practices of the Congo Basin.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>A Unifying Theme: \"Pool Malebo Between the Two Banks\"<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">This year, the festival honors Pool Malebo, a lake located south of the Congo River, marking the natural border between Kinshasa and Brazzaville. This choice symbolizes the desire to bring together both banks and celebrate their shared cultural wealth.<\/p><p><strong>What to Expect?<\/strong><\/p><p>The Kongo River Festival promises a rich and varied program:<\/p><ul><li class=\"translation-block\">Concerts by renowned artists and emerging talents from all over the Congo Basin and beyond.<\/li><li class=\"translation-block\">Art and craft exhibitions showcasing local know-how.<\/li><li class=\"translation-block\">Conferences and discussions on topics related to the Congo River, sustainable development, and culture.<\/li><li class=\"translation-block\">Parades and street entertainment for a festive atmosphere.<\/li><li>Food stands offering culinary specialties from both sides of the river.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>More Than a Festival, a Unique Experience<\/strong><\/p><p>The Kongo River Festival is more than just a music event. It is a unique opportunity to:<\/p><ul><li>Discover the rich culture of the Congo Basin.<\/li><li>Meet talented artists and sustainable development actors.<\/li><li>Immerse yourself in the festive and friendly atmosphere that reigns on both sides of the river.<\/li><li>Raise awareness about environmental issues and the protection of the Congo River.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"translation-block\">This festival aligns with the resolutions of the Congo Basin Conclave, under Working Group 5. Culture and Environmental Protection. Through one of the resolutions of this thematic group, an annual Congo Basin festival is to be organized to put culture at the service of preserving ecosystems.<\/p><p><strong>Don't miss this unique celebration of the Congo River and its culture!<\/strong><\/p><p>For more information on the program and ticketing, please visit the official website of the Kongo River Festival:<a href=\"https:\/\/kongoriver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/kongoriver.com\/<\/a><\/p><p>Also follow the festival on social networks to stay up-to-date on the latest news:<\/p><ul><li>Facebook\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FestivalCongoRiver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FestivalCongoRiver\/<\/a><\/li><li>Instagram :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/festivalkongoriver\/channel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/festivalkongoriver\/channel\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the Congo River together!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Port\u00e9 par un des membres du Congo Basin Leaders\u2019 Initiative \u2018CBLI\u2019 et co-organisateur du Conclave du Bassin du Congo, Mr Vincent Kunda, le Festival Kongo River est une initiative de l\u2019ONG Kongo River. 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