Cinkansé: A community day for the populations of the commune of Yargatenga took place at school C in Cinkansé, on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The OCADES Caritas of the commune of Yargatenga, in collaboration with the social action of the said commune, organized the event, marking the first edition of the community day.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the event was held under the theme “The valorization of our integrity through joking kinship and living together: a pledge of a sustainable society and peace.” The primary goal was to strengthen ties between different communities, promote social cohesion, and enhance joking relationships. Activities during the day included a local food competition, fairground games, traditional dance demonstrations, and a parade featuring different ethnic groups.
The representative of the president of the special delegation of the commune of Yargatenga, Abraham Diessongo, and the representative of OCADES Caritas of Tenkodogo, Sylvie Bazié/Bassono, praised the initiati
ve, highlighting its significance as the first of its kind in the commune. They also expressed hopes for future editions to consider the inclusion of internally displaced persons.