Ouagadougou: The Minister of Culture, Pingdwend© Gilbert Ou©draogo, has extended an invitation to foreign communities residing in Burkina Faso to actively promote the cultural values of their home countries within Burkinabe territory. This call to action was made during a recent public statement by the Minister.

According to Burkina Information Agency, Minister Ou©draogo emphasized the importance of these communities contributing to the cultural landscape of Burkina Faso. He urged them to embrace the country’s ethos of cohesion, sharing, solidarity, and understanding beyond the confines of Burkinabe Heritage Month. Ou©draogo highlighted that the active participation of these foreign communities during Burkinabe Heritage Month underscores their support for the nation’s initiative to celebrate African cultural heritage.

The Minister made these remarks at the inauguration of the days dedicated to foreign communities living in Burkina Faso, scheduled to be held on May 12 and 13, 2025, at the National Museum. This event is part of the broader celebration of the 3rd edition of Burkinabe Heritage Month.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traor©, supported this initiative, stating that these days highlight the ongoing efforts towards fostering integration, solidarity, and fraternity among African peoples. Traor© remarked on the shared identity and values that unify African communities, noting that the cultural exchanges during the event reveal the common cultural foundations among diverse groups.

Tr©sorine Nlandu, representing the friendly communities residing in Burkina Faso, praised the initiative. She emphasized that inviting African communities to showcase their culture and heritage is a significant step towards mutual understanding and peace. Nlandu articulated that through getting to know one another, communities can achieve social cohesion and live harmoniously.

For the duration of the two-day event, the National Museum will be transformed into a vibrant hub, displaying the cultural diversity and expressions of approximately twenty African communities.