Ouagadougou: Burkinabe artisans at the Togo International Crafts Market (MIATO) expressed their satisfaction with the day’s events dedicated to their country, highlighting the resilience and artistic potential of Burkina Faso. “The day dedicated to Burkina Faso is a wonderful initiative because it allows for greater visibility of the country’s artistic potential,” said visual artist Kiswensida Philibert Yam©ogo. He also suggested that future cultural events should offer more prizes to artisans and called for increased communication to generate excitement for upcoming editions of MIATO.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Aminata Kabr©, promoter of the Voxell company, which specializes in local products, expressed her gratitude for the initiative, which she believes honors Burkina Faso’s wonders. Her company offers tea made from natural plants aimed at the care and well-being of women. “We are honored, and I thank the MIATO organizing committee, the Togolese authorities, and those of Burkina Faso for this major cultural event. I hope to experience such an event again in the future,” Kabr© stated.
Stylist Dramane Sangar©, representing the Sanga D’ brand, emphasized the importance of sharing Burkina Faso’s culture and expertise with the world. He felt honored by the presence of Burkina Faso’s Minister of Culture, Gilbert Ou©draogo, who showcased Sanga D’ brand products to his counterparts from Togo and Niger. “They took my business cards and promised me orders,” Sangar© noted with enthusiasm.
Albertine Koama, president of the Mothers in Solidarity association, expressed her gratitude to Burkina Faso’s ministers of culture and trade for facilitating this unique opportunity. “This day further demonstrates our resilience. We were able to enjoy our local dishes. I also appreciated the fact that our minister was elegantly dressed in a loincloth woven from our region,” she added.
Burkina Faso, as the guest of honor at the 4th edition of the Togo International Crafts Market, shone brightly through exhibitions, sales, performances by traditional artists, and dishes “made in Burkina.”