Senegalese Festival Included In The Guardian’s “Best Local Festivals of 2010”

14 January 2010

Festival les Blues du Fleuve in Senegal has been included in The Guardian’s “Best Local Festivals of 2010” – a list of the top 26 festivals across the world chosen by the paper’s travel experts for their unique experiences and chance to party like the locals.

Festival les Blues du Fleuve is organised by Senegalese singer Baaba Maal and includes stays with local familes at the small towns along the river Senegal which host the festival. There is also a musical caravan which travels between the venues , led by Baaba Maal himself. In 2009 the festival was held over Christmas, from 24th to 26th December. To find out more about the festival visit www.festivallesbluesdufleuve.com

To read the full article visit www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/jan/02/2010-best-festivals-june-december?page=all