Malian culture Malian culture African Photography Encounters ( French: Rencontres africaines de la photographie) is a biannual exhibition in Bamako, Mali since 1994. The exhibition, featuring exhibits by contemporary African photographers, is sperad over several Bamako cultural centers, including the National Museum, the National Library, the Modibo Keïta memorial, and the District Museum. The exhibition also features colloquia and film showings. ...more on Wikipedia about "African Photography Encounters"
Bògòlanfini (sometimes bogolan) is a traditional Malian fabric dyed with fermented mud, particularly associated with the Bambara. The name is a Bambara word meaning "earthcloth." ...more on Wikipedia about "Bògòlanfini"
A Chiwara (also Chi wara, Ci Wara, or Tyi Wara) is a ritual object representing an antelope, used by the Bambara in Mali. The Chiwara inititation society uses Chiwara masks, as well as dances and rituals associated primarily with agriculture, to teach young Bamana men social values as well as agricultural techniques. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chiwara"
The flag of Mali is a tricolor with three equal vertical stripes. From the hoist, the colors are green, gold, and red, the pan-African colors. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flag of Mali"
A griot (pronounced "gree-oh") is a West African poet, praise singer, and wandering musician, considered a repository of oral tradition. Griots today live in many parts of West Africa, including Mali, Gambia, Guinea, and Senegal, and are present among the Mande peoples, Fulbe, Tukulóor, Wolof, Serer, and Mauritanian Arabs. The word may derive from the French transliteration "guiriot" of the Portuguese word "criado," which in turn means "servant." In African languages, griots are referred to by a number of names: jeli in northern Mande areas, jali in southern Mande areas, géwal in Wolof, gawlo in Pulaar (Fula), and igiiw in Hassaniyya Arabic. Griots form an endogamous caste, meaning that most of them only marry other griots and that those who are not griots do not normally perform the same functions that they perform. ...more on Wikipedia about "Griot"
The National Library of Mali ( French: Bibliothèque Nationale du Mali) is a public library located in Bamako, Mali. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Library of Mali"
The National Museum of Mali ( French: Musée national du Mali) is an archeological and anthropological museum located in Bamako, the capital of Mali. It presents permanent and temporary exhibits on the prehistory of Mali, as well as the musical instruments, dress, and ritual objects associated with Mali's various ethnic groups. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Museum of Mali" Connect with shortopedia.
Pour l'Afrique et pour toi (French: For Africa and for you, Mali) is the national anthem of Mali. It is a standard song of patriotism, stating the willingness of the people of Mali to lay down their lives for their nation and for liberty. A common theme throughout the song is the desire to strive for a united Africa. The chorus is as follows: ...more on Wikipedia about "Pour l'Afrique et pour toi, Mali"
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