


Desert Festival
Essakane, Mali
January
www.festival-au-desert.org
This festival is ranked as one of the best in the world.
Mask Festival
Dogon Country, Mali
April
www.internationalmaskfestival.com
Crossing of the Cattle
Diafarabé, Mali
December
This is a festival with ancient traditions celebrating; with desert herds crossing the river and lively and fascinating.