Niger: Celebrating Bianou festival in Agadez

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00:00In our culture, Biannu celebration means joy, solidarity, unity, love and peace.

00:22People are mostly getting ready for it by working hard on their clothes, food or even

00:30decorations.

00:31Biannu comes from religious beliefs, but today, because so many people are interested in it,

00:38it has become a cultural celebration where everyone is welcome.

00:44Every religion is invited because it has become national.

00:51Times are tough, that's right, but this is a celebration so we can forget about everything.

01:02This is a tradition coming from our ancestors and our children will carry it.

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