The first edition of the Mining Cities Festival for Culture and Development concluded in the city of Zouerate, northern Mauritania, late Sunday/Monday night. The event, organized under the patronage of the National Company for Industry and Mines (SNIM), was themed “Mining Culture: Reality and Ambitions.”
The festival, which lasted three days, saw participation from mining cities in the regions of Tiris Zemmour, Adrar, Nouadhibou, and Inchiri. It aimed to “preserve the mining heritage, raise awareness of Mauritania’s mining cities, highlight their role in achieving national independence, and shed light on the contributions of national mining companies to the economy, culture, and society.”
The festival will be held alternately between the regions, with the next edition set to take place in Inchiri, according to the organizers, who hope to include the Brakna region once the phosphate plant in Boghé is completed.
During the festival, artisans showcased their traditional crafts, while teams from the mining regions participated in various competitions that were part of the event’s activities.
The competitions covered a wide range of fields, including arts, culture, and sports, such as “theater, poetry, traditional archery, and bicycle racing.”
