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Heritage & Traditions

Evening in the Village

“A vibrant return to the roots of Ekang community life, featuring ritual dances, ancestral tales, local cuisine, and the passing down of family lineages beneath the stars.”

Transmission & Memory

“Genealogy and Clan Histories”

“As night falls, the village returns to its original purpose: the palaver tree becomes the solemn setting for Ekang history. The patriarchs recount the ancestral lineages of the clans, recalling the fraternal bonds that unite every family in the region.”

“Between wise proverbs and poetic recitations to the sound of the Mvet, each evening reaffirms a sense of belonging to a precious, millennia-old heritage.”

At the heart of the evening gathering

Experience Community life !

“Each evening of the festival brings living traditions to life through five exceptional moments dedicated to sharing and celebration.”

Celebration

Living Memory

Local flavors

Oral wisdom

Ancestral Dances & Rhythms

Re-enactment of everyday life

“Gourmet Tastings”

Tales & Proverbs

“Recitations of proverbs and philosophical tales spark children’s imaginations and keep folk wisdom alive.”

“The powerful beat of the drums accompanies the dance steps of traditional troupes, celebrating the sacred energy of the forest.”

Living tableaux depict traditional crafts, traditional medicine, and the everyday practices of the Ekang ancestors, faithfully passed down through generations.

Savor iconic dishes steamed in banana leaves, meticulously prepared by the village queens.

Visual immersion

“The Atmosphere of Mengong’s Evening Gatherings”

“Firelight, shared smiles, and the fervent beat of drums: discover the authentic spirit of village evenings.”