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Cultural Days in N’Dayakro: “Eklo Eklô Must Become a Tradition for Lasting Peace”

From Fraternité Matin · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • N’Dayakro held its first “Eklo Eklô” sociocultural days from Aug. 27 to 30, 2026, bringing together residents and people from the village living elsewhere.
  • The event featured traditional dances, women’s performances, games, storytelling, local dishes and music by artists from N’Dayakro.
  • Organizer Kouakou Kouamé Bernard said cultural knowledge could help strengthen community cohesion and lasting peace.

N’Dayakro’s cultural gathering carried a message that its organizers want to turn into a lasting tradition: “Eklo Eklô,” meaning “let us love our village,” should help build permanent peace in the community.

The sociocultural days took place from Aug. 27 to 30, 2026, on the initiative of Kouakou Kouamé Bernard, president of the N’Dayakro Mutual Association for Economic and Social Development, known as Mudesda. He wants to give new momentum to ties among brothers and sisters living in N’Dayakro, Abidjan and other localities.

For Bernard, love of the village begins with knowing its culture. The program therefore centered on traditions and community activities, including the Sekedi dance, the women’s N’dolo performance, spinning-top games, storytelling and displays of local dishes such as Vêdê.

Artists from N’Dayakro also performed, alongside the Dida Kah Bo brass band. The gathering was presented as a way to bring the community together through its cultural heritage and reinforce the bonds among people connected to the village.

Eklo Eklô must become a tradition for lasting peace in N’Dayakro.

· Kouakou Kouamé BernardThe Mudesda president’s message about making the cultural gathering a permanent community tradition.
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