Kenya : 21st edition of Lamu Island Cultural Festival
Lamu is a unique place with a relaxed pace of life, a peaceful tropical island and a rich cultural heritage. Lamu Island comes alive during the annual Lamu Cultural Festival. The Lamu Cultural Festival is a celebration of the past, present and future. Also recognize the beliefs and traditions that live in the heart and soul of the Lamu community. The aim of the festival is to promote Swahili heritage and preserve the local culture of the island.
Built in the 12th century, it is an important cultural center in Swahili culture and a place of pilgrimage for many Muslims on the East African coast.Visiting the island during the Lamu Cultural Festival is an opportunity to experience Lamu at its most vibrant and joyful.