Bagamoyo Arts and Culture Festival is a gathering of artists and culture lovers in Bagamoyo who come together to celebrate. It is a fantastic event held in Bagamoyo, a small town in the Coast Region of Tanzania. The festival features music, dance, drama, acrobatics and many other related activities.The festival started in 1982 when students and teachers at the then Bagamoyo College of Arts displayed their works. In the beginning, it was held under the shade of tree, but nowadays, it is staged at the new TaSUBa Theatre. The venue has 2000 seats and modern sound and lighting facilities.
The festival has grown to host a variety of activities from many different countries. It focuses on music and drama from Tanzania and other East African countries. It shows both traditional and modern performances. These include Ngoma, Afro-jazz, Bongo flava, Reggae, African fusion and Taarabu.
This important event brings upcoming and established artists together to share their experiences. It also promotes tourism in the country, as many people from all over the world come to the events. This contributes to the revenues of the country from visas, lodging, transport and food. The festival also promotes
Tanzanian culture, especially the Kiswahili language.
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