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FESTIVAL IN GAMBIA
The International Roots festival is held annually in Banjul,
Gambia. It commemorates the enslavement of Africans who
were captured and shipped to the Americas as a part of the
Trans - Atlantic Slave Trade. This festival gives Africans and
people from the African Diaspora the opportunity to learn more
about their heritage as they delve into the culture and history
of the Continent.

Festival attendees can visit many of the nearby historical sites,
including Alex Haley's ancestral home, Fort James Island and
Georgetown which is now Janjanbureh. There are fantastic
concerts with performers from throughout the world along with
wonderful cultural jamborees. There are a number of traditional
ceremonies including the "Futampaf" or rites of passage
ceremony. Guests can also visit arts & crafts markets to
bargain and to witness the artisans showcasing their talent.