2026 Edition

Bafut Culture Revival and Community Engagement for the Protection and Preservation of our UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site

BAFACULT 2026 (Mansoh Festival) aims to revive and institutionalize the Mansoh Festival as a sustainable cultural platform for safeguarding Bafut heritage, fostering community unity, and engaging loca...

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Festival Dates
Mar 14 - 20, 2026
North West Region, Cameroon
7
Festival Days
28+
Events
9+
Speakers & Artists
5+
Expected Visitors
Bafut Culture
75+
Years of Heritage
About The Festival

Celebrating Bafut's Rich Cultural Heritage

The Bafut Festival of Arts and Culture (BAFACULT) is an annual celebration that showcases the vibrant traditions, arts, and customs of the Bafut people.

Founded on the principles of cultural preservation and community unity, BAFACULT brings together artists, craftspeople, musicians, and dancers from across the region to share their talents and keep traditional practices alive for future generations.

Traditional Music
Live performances
Arts & Crafts
Local artisans
Cultural Dance
Traditional groups
Local Cuisine
Traditional food
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What's On

Featured Events

Discover the exciting events and activities planned for this year's festival

Mar 14, 8:00 AM

Opening Ecumenical Service

Bafut Palace Cultural Heritage Site Session

The festival opens with a solemn ecumenical service bringing together all Bafut people regardless of...

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Mar 14, 2:00 PM

Indigenous Songs Competition (Njang Choir)

Bafut Palace Cultural Heritage Site Session

Church groups compete in performing traditional Njang songs and other indigenous musical pieces. Thi...

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Mar 15, 6:00 AM

Mbah Shrine Pilgrimage Caravan

Butabi-Mbah Sacred Grounds Session

A solemn traditional pilgrimage caravan journeys to the sacred Mbah Shrine (Mbebili Sub Palace). The...

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Mar 16, 9:00 AM

Original Mansoh Dance Competition

Bafut Palace Cultural Heritage Site Session

The highlight of the festival featuring competition among Mansoh Dance groups from across Bafut. Gro...

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Mar 17, 9:00 AM

Bafut Palace Museum Tour

Bafut Palace Cultural Heritage Site Session

Comprehensive guided tours of the Bafut Palace, a UNESCO tentative list site, and its museum housing...

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Mar 17, 12:00 PM

Traditional Achu Meal Festival

Bafut Palace Cultural Heritage Site Session

A grand celebration of Achu, Bafut's signature traditional meal being considered for UNESCO inscript...

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Speakers & Artists

Talented individuals who bring our festival to life

HRH Abumbi II
Dignitary
Bafut Traditional Council
Chief Awudu Peter Ndi
Coordinator
BAFACULT Coordination Committee
Cultural & Program Committee
Coordinator
BAFACULT Cultural Committee
Nda Mansoh
Partner
Nda Mansoh Cultural Association
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