Gambia: Gambia moves to secure UNESCO urgent safeguarding status for palm wine tapping –

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Published on 2026-02-19 12:15:28

 

By Yunus S Saliu

Cultural stakeholders in The Gambia on Monday validated the elaboration of a nomination file seeking international protection for palm wine tapping, in a move aimed at safeguarding a practice deeply rooted in community life.

The validation workshop, organised by the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) with support from UNESCO, was held at the NCAC RDD Annex in Fajara.

It brought together palm wine tappers from various communities, Intangible Cultural Heritage…

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