{"id":5248,"date":"2016-08-26T14:20:47","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T14:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifeinmombasa.com\/?p=5248"},"modified":"2022-07-22T11:01:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T11:01:17","slug":"mombasa-international-cultural-festival-2016","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/lifeinmombasa.com\/index.php\/videos\/mombasa-international-cultural-festival-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Mombasa International Cultural Festival 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mombasa International cultural festival was held between August 18<sup>th<\/sup> to 21<sup>st<\/sup> at Mama ngina drive, Mombasa. The event is to promote tourism and celebrate the rich vibrant cultures of Mombasa. The four day event was graced by hundreds of people from around Mombasa and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The first day was graced by the opening ceremony by H.E Deputy Governor Hazel Katana, joined by prominent figures of Mombasa including celebrity Chef Ali Mandhry.\u00a0 The procession ended at Fort Jesus where the Cultural Festival was officially opened with various performers and Fireworks.<\/p>\n<p>Mama Ngina was divided in sub-sections, including a stage area, food section, Boma circle and sports area.\u00a0 The Boma area included different cultures from around Kenya, who represent the different cultures residing in Mombasa. \u00a0The food section was filled with different vendors offering different cuisines.\u00a0 The sports section, sponsored by the Sports department, had a volleyball court, a basketball court and boxing ring. 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