From culture to entrepreneurship: exploring the economic potential of the Menoua. November 20–28, 2026, AFC Esplanade, Dschang.
The ambassadors of Kounatitude culture and values.
Celebrating the traditions, costumes and ancestral identity of the Menoua people.
KOUNA D'Or, Master Chef and exhibition stands at the heart of the festival.
From Négritude to Kounatitude – celebrating the cultural identity of the Menoua
The 8th edition of the KOUNA Festival will be held from November 20–28, 2026 at the AFC esplanade in Dschang, under the high patronage of the Ministry of Arts and Culture and the sponsorship of the West Regional Council.
A major touristic, cultural and entrepreneurial event celebrating Kounatitude: the pride, resilience and creativity of the Menoua people, through gastronomy, craftsmanship, herit…
The KOUNA Festival is an annual cultural event held in Dschang, capital of the Menoua Department. Born from a drive for cultural reappropriation around the concept of "KOUNA", it celebrates Kounatitude: the proud reclaiming of the identity, resilience and creativity of the Menoua people. The 8th edition runs from November 20–28, 2026 at the AFC esplanade in Dschang.
Culinary competition rewarding the best innovations around pork and local produce, with all ten regions of Cameroon.
The KOUNA Boss: a competition dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship and business creation around the opportunities of the Menoua.
KOUNAFashion/KOUNAStyle show celebrating local designers, stylists and craftspeople from the Menoua.
Election of the ambassadors of Kounatitude culture and values for the 2026 edition.
Best traditional & heritage dance competition, plus KOUNA Street Dance, from the Menoua Department.
Cross-country, men's/women's football tournaments and the Dschang Cliff climb, supervised by MINSEP/Menoua.
Discovering the touristic and heritage sites of the Menoua Department.
An open talent competition: comedy, spoken word, music, theatre and storytelling.
Grand gala night featuring the KOUNA AWARDS, rewarding the best talents and partners.
In partnership with the Alliance Franco-Camerounaise de Dschang, La Route des Chefferies and the Commune of Vasanello (Italy).
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Au Festival KOUNA , nous pensons que la préservation de notre culture n'est pas négociable ! L'édition de 2026 c'est du 20 au 28 novembre. Save the date ! Quel est le nom de ce chef de groupement qui danse comme un pro ? Kounatiquement votre !
Notre culture, Notre combat au Festival KOUNA N'oublions pas la 8e édition du festival KOUNA c'est du 20 au 28 novembre 2026 Save the date Il y' a combien de chefs de groupement qui esquissent de beaux pas de danse ? Kounatiquement votre !
Un grand merci à Simhotep Ankh, Sango Boris, Pâtisserie Yanjen, Mac Donald, Gaëlle Princia Magne, Florinda Morelle, Princesse Takafo, Anneaux D'or, Eugenie Nguenang pour tout votre soutien ! Félicitations, vous êtes des super fans en série !
Un grand merci à Simhotep Ankh, Sango Boris, Pâtisserie Yanjen, Mac Donald, Gaëlle Princia Magne, Florinda Morelle, Princesse Takafo, Anneaux D'or, Eugenie Nguenang pour tout votre soutien ! Félicitations, vous êtes des super fans en série !
Toujours partir demander les bénédictions de DIEU et nos ancêtres... N'oublions pas le Festival KOUNA c'est du 20 au 28 novembre 2026 Save the date ! Kounatiquement votre !
N'oubliez jamais ce slogan : DIEU et nos ancêtres méritants veillent ! Le Festival KOUNA c'est du 20 au 28 novembre 2026 à l'AFC. Save the date ! En attendant nous honorons nos ancêtres !
