2002 Italy

15 Aug, 2011 | 2001-2003

XIth Edition

The XI edition started in may 2002 in Nove di Bassano (VI, Italy) and ended in Haiti in the following november, passing through Kinshasa (Rep. Dem. Congo) an Brazzaville (Rep. Congo). This made the festival Malaki ma Kongo become a three-continental festival.

Malaki ma Kongo – Italy

Interview of Masengo Ma Mbongolo

Malaki ma Kongo in Bassano, Italy - 2002

Created 12 years ago (1991) Malaki ma Kongo celebrates its 12th annniversary under the theme “Special Bridge over the Atlantic Ocean”.

We meet the founder of the festival , Masengo ma Mbongolo, and ask him: Continue reading →

2003

15 Aug, 2011 | 2001-2003

XIIth Edition

Report of a Malaki ma Kongo opening edition in France

2003 - capoeira during Malaki ma Kongo festival in France

Malaki ma Kongo has the honour of addressing to you our Malaki ma Kongo France section’s report.

Malaki is synonimous of kermesse, festival and Kongo, name of the ancient Kongo kingdom, means Peace, Love, Brotherhood.
The literal translation of Malaki ma Kongo is therefore: Festival of Peace.
The first Malaki ma Kongo Peace Festival edition was held from july 07th to july 13th in Mfoa-Brazzaville in Congo.
At first, Malaki presented iteself in the form of a festival promoting the original culture from the deep and eternal Africa, through different shows.
However, its main axis remains teathre. Continue reading →

Reportage – p.7-8

15 Aug, 2011 | Video

Le Pélerinage au coeur de l’Afrique 2008.

Histoire et videos. Partie 7-8.

Mère Jah

Mère Jah

Le 2eme adjoint au maire de Ouidah Mr. Adjovi : Mère Jah, je vous remercie infiniment d’avoir présenter notre frère… Ceci est un projet très ambitieux et très important, il va permettre à beaucoup de nos frères de revenir à la source, de venir nous voir pour qu’avec la grâce de Dieu, qu’ils sachent d’où leurs aïeuls sont partis.

C’ est un projet très important qui va permettre à la diaspora de se ressourcer… Ce projet nous permettra de Continue reading →

Malaki Live

14 Aug, 2011 | Responsible Tourism
Responsible tourism in Congo Brazza

Responsible tourism in Congo Brazza

Journey to Congo BRAZZAVILLE, an unpublished destination for tourism.

Malaki Live is “going to Africa not to sympathize with lions, crocodiles, elephants or giraffes, but to fraternize with human beings!”. It is a chance of learning a different culture. The journey is based upon the principles of responsible tourism, which is about tourists making environmentally friendly, sustainable, ethical and respectful choices when travelling and minimising the negative impact of tourism. Continue reading →

Malaki Bumuntu

14 Aug, 2011 | Responsible Tourism

Six months in Congo for personal growth and volunteering action with Malaki ma Kongo.

Marco in Pointe Noire - 2010/2011

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