CULTURE OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE

A CULTURE
ALIVE, DIVERSE
AND UNFORGETTABLE

Music, dance, masks, craftsmanship, heritage, flavors and encounters. Ivorian culture spans generations and reveals itself in every region of the country.

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MUSIC & DANCECRAFTSGASTRONOMYHERITAGE

IDENTITY & MEMORY

CULTURE AS A WAY TO DISCOVER THE COUNTRY

Côte d’Ivoire brings together a remarkable diversity of cultural expressions. From northern traditions to historic cities and urban centers, music, sculpture, masks, dance and craftsmanship tell the stories of communities and territories.

“To discover Côte d’Ivoire is also to hear its rhythms, observe its symbols and understand the stories preserved by its communities.”

LIVING
MEMORY

EXPRESSIONS THAT TELL STORIES

An identity shaped by different peoples, territories and forms of expression.

MUSIC & DANCE

Rhythms, celebrations and dances express collective strength, heritage and contemporary Ivorian life.

MASKS & SCULPTURE

Forms, symbols and sculptures hold an important place in the cultural expression of different communities across the country.

CRAFTS & KNOWLEDGE

Textiles, objects, techniques and handcrafts preserve knowledge passed down through generations.

HERITAGE & MEMORY

Historic cities, architecture, places of faith and cultural landscapes connect past and present.

PEOPLES & TERRITORIES

TRADITIONS THAT COME ALIVE IN EVERY REGION

The Senufo region in the north and the Yacouba people, connected to the mountainous Man region, help reveal the country’s cultural diversity.

NORTH · KORHOGO

SENUFO REGION

Especially present in northern Côte d’Ivoire, Senufo culture stands out for the richness of its traditions and crafts, with a strong presence in the Poro and Tchologo regions.

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WEST · MAN

YACOUBA PEOPLE

In the Man region, mountains, vine bridges and local traditions create a distinctive setting. The Bureau’s historical archive highlights the Yacouba people for its masks and dances.

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FLAVOURS & ENCOUNTERS

GASTRONOMY IS CULTURE TOO

Markets, gatherings and experiences around the table bring people together and introduce Côte d’Ivoire through the senses. For the Bureau, gastronomy is also a bridge for cultural integration and new connections.

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FLAVORSRecipes, ingredients and memory

MARKETSColors, aromas and everyday life

CONNECTIONSGastronomy as a cultural encounter

OFFICIAL EVENT

IVORIAN CULTURE IN BRAZIL

IVORIAN-BRAZILIAN DAY

The leading gathering promoting Ivorian culture in Brazil brings together culture, heritage, institutional dialogue and connections between peoples. A space to celebrate and strengthen ties between Brazil and Côte d’Ivoire.

CULTUREHERITAGECOOPERATIONCONNECTIONS

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