00:06Dakar City has partnered with the Municipal Development and Solidarity Fund to organize a range of fairs and exhibitions in
00:13several iconic locations across the Senegalese capital.
00:17These events have brought together artisans, entrepreneurs and workers in the food processing sectors and culture.
00:24At the Dakar City Hall, a culinary fair is celebrating the diverse flavors of Africa.
00:28Traditional dishes from several African countries are on the menu.
00:36Seeing such a variety of flavors and colors shows us just how much we share genuine values, things that are
00:42truly, authentically held in common.
00:44After tasting, it was wonderful to observe, for instance, among the Kapvadians, how they make use of corn to create
00:51what they call kamoge.
00:52Similarly today, Maite spoke about Fonio, which goes by different names in various countries.
00:58Yet, when you look closely, it all has the same nutritional value.
01:02In this way, Kacha offers yet another lesson to all our communities.
01:13At the Municipal Building, the focus shifts to craftsmanship and creativity.
01:18The spotlight is on local artisans and young talents who have come to display their work, promote their products and
01:25connect with a wider audience.
01:27While the Palace de Lobelisque is showcasing local businesses with the aim of fostering partnerships and offering visibility.
01:34Organizers hope the initiative will boost community engagement and highlight the economic and cultural opportunities presented by the Games while
01:43promoting the diversity of Senegal and Africa.
01:45For the mayor, it was a moment to create side events that will actually contribute to the economy, but also
01:57to allow Senegalese and foreigners who come to share, to exchange, to talk, but also to give them or to
02:07give them the possibility to actually enjoy our culture.
02:09And when we talk about culture, we talk about food. When we talk about culture, we talk about arts. When
02:13we talk about culture, we talk about, you know, our music, our drums, our wrestling.
02:18This is not only a moment of games, but it's a moment of discovering Africa. It's a moment of discovering
02:25Senegal.
02:27Through these three fairs, organizers say Dakar is adding a cultural and economic dimension to the Youth Olympic Games, turning
02:34the sporting celebration into an opportunity for people to meet, share,
02:38and learn more about the host country.
