The Puagmae Festival

Entoto Park, 6 – 10 September, 2024The World's only 13th-Month International Festival for Pan-Africanism

The Puagmae Festival returns for its 7th edition this September, transforming Entoto Park in Addis Ababa into a vibrant celebration of Africa’s unity and diversity. Running from September 6th to 10th, this exceptional event coincides with the Ethiopian New Year, marking the “African Golden Month.” More than just a festival, it is a dynamic movement aimed at uniting Africa’s rich cultures under one expansive sky.

Ethiopia, with its diverse heritage of over 80 ethnic groups, provides the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary event. The Puagmae Festival will act as a melting pot where the continent’s traditions, arts, and values converge. It promises to attract a varied audience, including international visitors, dignitaries, and cultural icons eager to engage with Africa’s cultural richness.

The festival spans five days, each with a distinct theme: 

Day 1:  Peace and Love will foster global harmony 

Day 2: Tourism and African Unity will highlight                Africa’s rich cultural heritage 

Day 3: Kids Festival will feature the thrilling Great              Run in the Rain 

Day 4: Let’s Trade during Puagmae, will present               an African Trade Fair showcasing crafts              and innovations 

Day 5: Puagmae Beauty will honor natural beauty              with a distinctive contest.

The Puagmae Festival epitomizes Pan-African identity and cultural richness. By marking Puagmae as the “African Golden Month,” it celebrates Africa’s rich diversity and unity. 

Entrance is free, except for the park’s entry fee. 

Join this inclusive and remarkable celebration of Africa’s collective dreams and values.

Contact: 0901 002282

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