Cameroon's Ministry of Arts and Culture backs Bameka festival's 6th edition in 2027

The Bameka Group, located in Cameroon's Hauts-Plateaux region, is preparing to host the 6th edition of its Ka’a Ndeh Mu’nka festival from August 3 to 10, 2027. This year's event centers on the theme "Cultural Heritage and Catalyst for Development for the Sustainable Radiance of the Bameka Group."

On August 19, 2026, a delegation from the festival's organizing committee, led by Member of Parliament Honorable NGOKO MAMBE Marie-Louise Epse TCHOUANTE, met with the Minister of Arts and Culture. Their objective was to present the festival's framework and secure institutional sponsorship from the state. The Minister acknowledged the initiative by the Bameka Group's Chief, emphasizing its role in showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Bameka people and Cameroon as a whole.

The Ministry of Arts and Culture (MINAC) has pledged significant support, including official patronage, institutional and technical assistance, and help with inventorying and documenting local traditions. MINAC will also provide guidance on preserving traditional artifacts and attire, identifying and labeling local artists, and offering methodological advice for artistic programming to ensure authenticity and quality. National visibility will be enhanced through the ministry's communication channels.

A technical committee from MINAC will be established to collaborate with the festival's organizing committee leading up to 2027. The festival aims to leverage cultural heritage as a driving force for local development, featuring cultural and artisanal exhibitions, traditional dances, rites, conferences, sports, and gastronomic activities designed to celebrate Bameka's unique identity.