Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Ave d'Oubritenga; admission CFA1000; 9am-noon & 3-6pm Tue-Sat)
You don't need to be into music
to enjoy this excellent museum: the Burkinabé live and breathe music and a visit to the
museum serves as a great introduction to Burkinabé culture. At the time of writing, the
museum was about to relocate to shiny new premises on Ave d'Oubritenga.
Festivals & Events
Ouagadougou has one of the liveliest calendars of events in West Africa, with Fespaco
definitely justifying you tailor your trip to match its dates.
Fespaco
FILM
(Festival Pan-Africain du Cinéma de Ouagadougou;
www.fespaco.bf
; Feb-Mar of odd-numbered years)
Going
strong since 1969, this world-renowned festival, held biennially, sees African films com-
peting for the prestigious Étalon d'Or de Yennenga - Fespaco's equivalent of the Oscars.
Rock à Ouaga
MUSIC
( Mar)
A low-key festival featuring Burkina's most happening musicians, with interna-
tional guest stars.
Jazz à Ouaga
MUSIC
(
www.jazz-ouaga.org
;
Apr-May)
This is a well- established music festival that brings out the
Afrobeat, soul and blues influence in jazz.
SIAO
ARTS & CRAFTS
(Salon International de l'Artisanat de Ouagadougou;
www.siao.bf
; Oct of even-numbered years)
Biennial trade
fair of reference for the arts and crafts sector in Africa and a godsend for gem-hunting vis-
itors.
Sleeping
Le Pavillon Vert
BACKPACKERS
$
( 50 31 06 11;
www.hotel-pavillonvert.com
;
Ave de la Liberté; s/d with fan CFA12,500/13,500, with air-con
CFA17,000/18,000, with fan & without bathroom CFA8000/8500; )
The stalwart 'PV' is the best
backpackers spot in Ouaga. It has competitive prices, a lively bar and restaurant, a gor-
