1. Hogbetsotso Festival
This festival is celebrated in the Volta Region of Ghana by the Anlo Ewes. Held annually, Hogbetsotso commemorates the time when the Anlo Ewes escaped a tyrannical ruler from Togo. The festival is a wonderful display of chiefs in their finest regalia accompanied by drumming and dancing. More festivals in Ghana...
Where: Volta Region, Ghana
When: 5 November (2011)
2. Ficksburg Cherry Festival
One of South Africa's most established festivals, the Ficksburg cherry festival is attended by more than 20,000 people every year. They arrive in droves to taste cherry pie, jam and even cherry mampoer (a type of moonshine). There are equestrian events to enjoy, beer tents and it's lots of fun for the kids as well, check out this review.
Where: Ficksburg, South Africa
When: 17 - 19 November (2011)
3. Mombasa Carnival
Add some spice to your beach vacation on the Indian Ocean and enjoy this wonderful cultural carnival. Musicians and artists from all over Kenya participate as well as representatives of the many different tribes showing off their cultural finery in a parade that snakes down the city's main avenue.
Where: Mombasa, Kenya
When: November (2011)
4. Cairo International Film Festival
The Middle East's most established and important film festival takes place at the end of November every year. Egypt's movies have great influence in the region and this year's entries will be eagerly awaited. Films from all over the world will be shown in various venues throughout the city.
Where: Cairo, Egypt
When: Cancelled due to budget concerns 2011 (Will be held in 2012 from: 26 November - 6 December)
5. Eid ul-Adha
Eid ul-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) is an important Muslim festival celebrated throughout North Africa and in Muslim communities elsewhere on the continent. During the celebration, Muslims remember Ibrahim's (Abraham) trials, who was asked by Allah to sacrfice his only son. To commemorate this show of faith by Ibrahim, Muslims themselves slaughter an animal, usually a sheep or goat. The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated 70 days after the end of Ramadam and the day after the completion of the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
Where: In Muslim communities throughout Africa (especially North Africa)
When: 5 - 7 November (2011)
