Associated Expressions - Nguon, traditional governance and associated practices in the Bamoun Community

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Cultural Expressions

For several years now, the Nguon festival has included non-traditional activities allowing the general public to discover the cultural diversity of Noun in particular, and of Cameroon in general. A site is dedicated to host all these cultural activities of Nguon: The Nguon Village.

Located at the entrance of the city of Foumban, this space of 25 hectares and developed on 8 hectares for the festivities. A few days before the beginning of the activities, the Nguon village shines with the colors of the sponsors’ and partners’ flags that are strewn along the road. Everything is well organized to make a great party at this place.

Half Marathon Njimon-Foumban

Two days later, it is the locality of NJIMOM to welcome in turn, another sporting activity. This is the mini marathon Njimom-Foumban. This course follows the path taken by the Bamoun ancestors (Nchare Yen and his companions) to settle in Foumban. This mini marathon sees the presence of more than 300 athletes from all corners of Cameroon. An activity also dominated by traditional songs and dances. The kick-off is launched by the King, accompanied by administrative authorities. The winners are awarded in front of the King, with whom they take a family photo.

The Official Opening of Nguon

On the day of the official opening of the Nguon village, the party is in full swing. The restaurant owners, exhibitors, and others are ready to receive the thousands of visitors who come to the site.
Friday afternoon is marked by the official opening ceremony of the Nguon village which welcomes for the occasion some members of the government, in the presence of the Sultan King of Bamoun, diplomatic corps, traditional and religious authorities, and thousands of festival goers. This ceremony also precedes the beginning of traditional activities after the cutting of the ribbon by the sovereign.

Bamoun Women's Day: Carnival of the Bamoun Woman

Thursday is a day reserved for the Bamoun woman. Beautiful, active, decent and dignified, coming from various backgrounds, fill the main road of Foumban for the carnival organized in their honor. This parade ends at the royal palace, for a procession of honor that they must make to the monarch. The well-dressed women, gathered in groups, dance to the rhythm of music composed for the occasion and the traditional repertoire.

Evenings of Great Performances

The nights at the Nguon village are packed with people. The artists offer a unique show on the central podium to the great pleasure of the spectators. The latter, very happy to share with their artists, moments of conviviality.

Exhibition Fair

The Trade and Agro-Pastoral Fair, as well as the concerts, continue at the Nguon Village in the evening, in order to continue to attract the general public.