Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
May
Unbearably hot in the Sahara, unbearably humid elsewhere - it's invariably a relief
when the rains arrive. Few festivals enliven the month, but Dakar hosts a notable ex-
ception.
Art Biennale
In even years, in May or sometimes June, Dakar hosts the Dak'Art Biennale, which is eas-
ily West Africa's premier arts festival. In addition to the main exhibitions, there's some fab-
ulous fringe stuff happening.
Saint-Louis Jazz Festival
Hands-down the most internationally renowned festival in West Africa, attracting major
performers to this sexy, Unesco Heritage- designated colonial town.
Gambian Roots
The biannual Roots International Festival (
www.rootsgambia.gm
)
celebrates the culture of
the Gambia and its slaving history with music workshops, carnival parades and perform-
ances by local ethnic groups in late May and early June.
