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Traditions of Niamey

2 traditions tied to Niamey.

KindSpiritualFestivalRite of passageTable customSeasonalDressPerformanceEtiquetteCraftGameFolkloreHomeCeremony
MealBreakfastLunchDinnerSupperTea-time and snacking customsTea, coffee and drinking ceremoniesSweets given and sharedFeasts and festival mealsFasting and breaking the fast
🇳🇪 In-Gall, NigerCure Salée A yearly gathering of Tuareg and Wodaabe nomads in In-Gall to mark the end of the rainy season.Festival 🇳🇪 In-Gall, Niger and 2 moreGuérewol A week-long courtship ritual where Wodaabe men dance and sing to win the attention of marriageable women.Festival

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