November Festivals and Events in Africa
November Festivals and Events in Africa. November Festivals and Events in Africa include a Durbar festival in Ghana, a carnival in Mombasa (Kenya), a film festival in Cairo and more.
This festival is celebrated in the Volta Region of Ghana by the Anlo Ewes. Held annually, Hogbetsotso commemorates the time when the Anlo Ewes escaped a tyrannical ruler from Togo. The festival is a wonderful display of chiefs in their finest regalia accompanied by drumming and dancing. More festivals in Ghana...
Where: Volta Region, Ghana
When: 1 November (2014)More »
Where: Johannesburg
When: December 3-6 (2014)More »
One of South Africa's most established festivals, the Ficksburg cherry festival is attended by more than 20,000 people every year. They arrive in droves to taste cherry pie, jam and even cherry mampoer (a type of moonshine). There are equestrian events to enjoy, beer tents and it's lots of fun for the kids as well, check out this review.
Where: Ficksburg, South Africa
When: 20 - 22 November (2014)More »
Commonly known as the 'Festival of Light', Diwali is celebrated by Hindu's around the world and Mauritius is no exception. Lights, firecrackers and sweets are abundant in every Hindu household on the island.
Where:Mauritius
When: 23 October (2014)More »
Add some spice to your beach vacation on the Indian Ocean and enjoy this wonderful cultural carnival. Musicians and artists from all over Kenya participate as well as representatives of the many different tribes showing off their cultural finery in a parade that snakes down the city's main avenue.
Where: Mombasa, Kenya
When: November (2014)More »
The Middle East's most established and important film festival takes place at the end of November every year. Egypt's movies have great influence in the region and this year's entries will be eagerly awaited. Films from all over the world will be shown in various venues throughout the city.
Where:Cairo, Egypt
When: November 9-18 (2014)More »
1. Hogbetsotso Festival
This festival is celebrated in the Volta Region of Ghana by the Anlo Ewes. Held annually, Hogbetsotso commemorates the time when the Anlo Ewes escaped a tyrannical ruler from Togo. The festival is a wonderful display of chiefs in their finest regalia accompanied by drumming and dancing. More festivals in Ghana...
Where: Volta Region, Ghana
When: 1 November (2014)More »
2. Maker Faire Africa
Maker Faire Africa brings together innovators, inventions, business ideas, and original solutions with those looking to invest in Africa. It's a wonderful annual event that showcases the brightest ideas coming out of the continent. Even if you're not an investor, come and enjoy the spirit of innovation! From cuisine to machines, come see their re-imagining of products, exploration of novel materials, and original solutions for some of the continent’s most important challenges and opportunities. The location changes every year, in 2012 Maker Faire took place in Lagos, Nigeria, the 2014 Faire will take place in Johannesburg,Where: Johannesburg
When: December 3-6 (2014)More »
3. Ficksburg Cherry Festival
One of South Africa's most established festivals, the Ficksburg cherry festival is attended by more than 20,000 people every year. They arrive in droves to taste cherry pie, jam and even cherry mampoer (a type of moonshine). There are equestrian events to enjoy, beer tents and it's lots of fun for the kids as well, check out this review.
Where: Ficksburg, South Africa
When: 20 - 22 November (2014)More »
4. Diwali
Commonly known as the 'Festival of Light', Diwali is celebrated by Hindu's around the world and Mauritius is no exception. Lights, firecrackers and sweets are abundant in every Hindu household on the island.
Where:Mauritius
When: 23 October (2014)More »
5. Mombasa Carnival
Add some spice to your beach vacation on the Indian Ocean and enjoy this wonderful cultural carnival. Musicians and artists from all over Kenya participate as well as representatives of the many different tribes showing off their cultural finery in a parade that snakes down the city's main avenue.
Where: Mombasa, Kenya
When: November (2014)More »
6. Cairo International Film Festival
The Middle East's most established and important film festival takes place at the end of November every year. Egypt's movies have great influence in the region and this year's entries will be eagerly awaited. Films from all over the world will be shown in various venues throughout the city.
Where:Cairo, Egypt
When: November 9-18 (2014)More »