FESPACO is one of the largest film festivals in the world, and the largest in the continent of Africa. It is held Bi-Annually in Ouagadougou and attracts much attention from the whole of Africa, France and a handful of other nations. The festivities are quite a site, and boast representations of aspects of cultures all across africa, but especially those of West Africa and Burkina Faso.
The prize trophy is a large statue of the Mossi empire’s founding hero, Ouedreogo.
The following is a video from FESPACO 2009 Opening Ceremonies:
FESPACO is yet another reason the Burkinabe pride themselves on being a cultural and artistic center for Africa.
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