The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr kossi LAMADOKOU launched this Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Lomé, the activities marking the festivities of the music festival.
Placed under the theme “Togolese harmony”, several activities are on the program for this edition, including concerts, theaters
During the meeting, the Minister of Culture and Tourism revealed the importance of this festival which, according to him, brings music to the people.
“Generally it is people who go to music, but the music festival is dedicated to bringing music to people, that is to say those who do not have the financial or physical capacity to be able to go to music. where its importance”, affirmed Dr. kossi LAMADOKOU.
He also indicated that the edition of last year and this year constitute the springboard for a grandiose festival of Togolese music that they are called upon to set up in the years to come.
“Through these two editions, we have tried to see the difficulties, we have learned a lot and we are learning the necessary lessons for the best organization of the festival entirely dedicated to Togolese music which will be set up in the coming days”, said the minister.
He also praised the role played by the Togolese Music Federation which, he said, “has succeeded in bringing all the actors of culture around the common ideal which is to be together to make Togolese music grow”.
For his part, the president of the Togolese Music Federation, Ariel Dassanou was delighted to see the cultural actors gathered around this celebration.
“It’s a source of pride for me. A few decades ago it was not easy, but today all cultural actors have understood the importance of working together for the good of our culture,” he suggested.
The festivities will last for two weeks. The apotheosis will take place on June 30 at the University of Lomé.
Rachel Doubidji