The start of the 17th edition of the ‘School Arts Prize’ (PAS) festival scheduled from March 12 to 17, 2024, was given this Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in Kombissiri. Around twenty establishments from the communes of Bazèga and Zoundwéogo compete to promote Burkinabè culture.
The activities of the 17th edition of the ‘School Arts Prize’ festival were launched this Tuesday, March 12 in Kombissiri. 10 post-primary and secondary establishments and 9 primary establishments, for a total of 19 establishments are in the running for this edition. It is under the theme: ‘Artistic expressions and territorial reconquest’, that the students of these establishments will, through the various services, demonstrate their know-how for the promotion of Burkinabè culture in all its diversity.
For the promoter of the festival, Mahamadi Bonkoungou, also executive director of the Bienvenue theater du Bazèga (BTB) association, the chosen theme is linked to the context of the country. ‘We want that through the various performances of
the students, spectators of all ages are made aware of supporting our defense and security forces and volunteers for the defense of the homeland in the fight against insecurity and the reconquest of the territory’, he indicated.
During this festival, these establishments from the communes of Kombissiri, Doulougou and Gaongo in the province of Bazèga and those from the communes of Manga and Gogo in the province of Zoundwéogo will compete in talent in the disciplines of dance, theater and storytelling. , recital and drawing-painting.
The High Commissioner of the province, Téné Justine Kientega/Ilboudo, congratulated the promoter for the initiative which contributes to educating students and promoting Burkinabè culture. She also encouraged all the establishments taking part in this festival, before declaring the festival activities launched.
The competitive performances began on the first evening of the festival for certain establishments. In addition to the competition performances, animation performances by
experienced and budding artists are also planned. This edition, placed under the patronage of the Minister in charge of culture, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, is being held this year on the new site located in sector 5 of Kombissiri where the festival activities must now take place. The announcement of the results of the 17th edition of the ‘School Arts Prize’ festival is scheduled for Saturday March 16, 2024.
Source: Burkina Information Agency