TCHANFETO Festival — From Abidjan District Villages to Kigali: TCHANFETO’s Winning Bet

Author: Donald GONLIPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Côte d’Ivoire

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TCHANFETO Festival — From Abidjan District Villages to Kigali: TCHANFETO’s Winning Bet

On October 24, 2026, in Kigali, Alphonse Abotcha, director-general of the TCHANFETO Festival, received the African Cultural Development Award (PADEV) from Guinean minister Alphonse Charles Wright. The award, presented at the 21st PADEV, marked a historic first for Atchan culture, and Abotcha dedicated it to the villages and partners that supported the festival. Launched in 2021, TCHANFETO has grown from promoting traditions to attracting large crowds and supporting economic development; its fourth edition, held in Aboboté on August 28–29, 2026, focused on entrepreneurship and helping young people and women develop viable projects.

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