Côte d’Ivoire celebrates yam festival to preserve Brong culture
aip.ci · 25 September 2026
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In Kouassi-Ndawa, Côte d’Ivoire, members of the Brong community held a yam festival to remember their history, honor ancestors, and pass on their culture to younger generations.
Nanan Pagyahinin Dapa Kossounou Ababio, representing the chief of the Akidom province, explained the festival serves as a key moment for cultural transmission. The Brong people view the celebration as a way to connect with their heritage and ensure its continuity.
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