The second edition of the AL’ADA Cultural Week will take place from July 26 to August 3, 2025, reaffirming Niger’s commitment to cultural heritage and regional cooperation.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sidi Mohamed, through a government press release issued following the Council of Ministers meeting held on Thursday, June 19.
Following the success of the inaugural edition held during the same period in 2024, this year’s event aims to deepen national identity and foster a sense of unity through cultural expression.
According to the statement, the week-long celebration is part of a broader initiative to promote the emergence of “a new Nigerien”—a citizen fully engaged in the socio-economic and cultural development of the country.
“All the activities selected are designed to celebrate our heroes and/or call for a radical change in behavior through our cultural values,” the press release emphasized.
The event is expected to showcase traditional games, music, dance, and art, as well as discussions and exhibitions centered around Nigerien heritage.
It also aims to preserve and promote cultural diversity while encouraging youth participation.
Notably, the 2025 edition will include the participation of young delegates from Mali and Burkina Faso, reflecting the deepening ties among the three countries within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
The inclusion of these regional partners underscores the alliance’s recent adoption of common cultural and sports policies.
“The organization of the AL’ADA cultural week will also contribute, among other things, to safeguarding and promoting the national cultural heritage; developing traditional sports and games in Niger; and making the country known geographically, economically, and humanly,” the statement read.
While the exact host city for this year’s celebration has not been disclosed, the inaugural edition took place in the capital, Niamey. The selected dates—July 26 and August 3—carry deep symbolic significance.
July 26 marks the anniversary of the 2023 military takeover by the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP), and August 3 commemorates Niger’s independence from French colonial rule in 1960.
The 2025 AL’ADA Cultural Week is expected to draw large crowds and regional attention as Niger uses cultural diplomacy to strengthen unity, resilience, and national pride.
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