During the official stay of Mayor Dr. Alix Desulme, Mayor of the City of North Miami, United States of America, in Banjul, Banjul City Council participated in the 4th Kassak Festival, organized by Kerr Kumera.
On behalf of the Lord Mayoress of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, the Deputy Mayor of Banjul, Abdou Aziz Dabakh Gaye, together with a delegation of Councillors and senior Council officials, accompanied Mayor Desulme and his delegation to the festival.
The Kassak Festival is a long-standing cultural tradition that celebrates young boys who have undergone circumcision, marking an important rite of passage and symbolizing discipline, resilience, community values, and cultural continuity.
The event featured performances and communal celebrations, providing the visiting delegation with a meaningful cultural experience and highlighting the role of heritage in strengthening people-to-people and city-to-city relations.
Banjul City Council commended Kerr Kumera for the successful organization of the 4th Kassak Festival and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting cultural initiatives that preserve indigenous traditions while promoting cultural exchange and mutual understan
