A few weeks after Sanyang in Kombo South organised its cultural festival, it was the turn of the sacred coastal community of Kartong within the same locality to stage its own in grand style on Saturday, an event that brought together thousands of people including cultural ambassadors.
The cultural festival in Kartong, which has spanned over a decade now, has been a key platform where rich Gambian culture is showcased for the preservation of both present and future generations. It has over the years proved to be a major cultural revival initiative that brings together people of various backgrounds. But there is also another important dimension to this festival - it promotes Gambian tourism, for which the community has been known for many years now. Home to the famous sacred place of 'Folonko', which attracts several visitors, Kartong is well noted for playing a great role in eco-tourism which has attracted small-scale investments to the community. Its strategic location as the last village sitting on the border with neighbouring Senegal, coupled with its proximity to the sea, make the community a historic and potentially viable economic settlement.
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