What is Gambia famous for?
The Gambia is well known for its wildlife, especially birds. There are nearly 600 bird species, plus bush pigs, crocodiles and hippos or cheeky monkeys, which you can sometimes spot on the beach.
Do they celebrate Christmas in Gambia?
Gambia Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations. This time of the year is celebrated by both Christians (who are mostly Aku) and Muslims in Gambia and takes on many forms. This time of the year sees a proliferation of traditional local masquerades & rites as well as Christian celebrations.
What is special about Gambia?
1. It’s the smallest country in mainland Africa, making it even smaller than Yorkshire! The Gambia is a long strip of land that follows the course of the River Gambia, and is situated on Africa’s west coast, bordered on either side by Senegal. It’s incredibly narrow, measuring less than 30 miles wide at its widest!
What is Gambia culture?
The Gambia is traditionally very tolerant of all religious creeds and beliefs and while the country is predominantly Muslim, with up to 90% of the population practising the basic tenets of Islam, it is essentially a secular country and it prides itself on its broad-minded acceptance of all faiths.
What is the religion in Gambia?
Approximately 95.7 percent of the population is Muslim, most of whom are Sunni. The Christian community makes up 4.2 percent of the population, the majority Roman Catholics. Religious groups that together constitute less than 1 percent of the population include Ahmadi Muslims, Baha’is, Hindus, and Eckankar members.
When does the Gambian Culture Festival take place?
Held every January in the capital, this festival celebrates Gambia’s culture through displays and performances centered on art, dance and music. This two-week celebration takes place in Banjul annually in January and aims to promote Gambian culture and the arts. Gambia gained its autonomy from the British on February 18, 1965.
When is the Independence Day celebration in Gambia?
The Independence Day celebration is one of the most highly anticipated events every year. Held every two years, International Roots is the most popular event in Gambia, attracting visitors from all over the world. It is typically held in May or early June and the extravagent festivities include plenty of traditional art, dance and music.
What to see and do in the Gambia?
Seek to experience the real character and identity of The Gambia during your holiday by engaging with the authentic side of the country. Earlier this year the Amadu Bansang Jobarteh School of Music opened its doors to the first of its pupils. During my last trip to The Gambia, I paid them a visit.
Where to celebrate Christmas and New Year in the Gambia?
“We experienced Kombo’s New Year’s Eve Gala dinner which was a fabulous banquet that left me spellbound followed by an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party with an incredible atmosphere. So much so that this year we are going back to Kombo for their Gala Christmas and New Year’s Gala dinner extravaganza!!“