{"id":93448,"date":"2026-02-06T18:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T18:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/perreh-bi-celebrates-gambian-culture-food-domestic-tourism"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:19:32","slug":"perreh-bi-celebrates-gambian-culture-food-domestic-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/perreh-bi-celebrates-gambian-culture-food-domestic-tourism","title":{"rendered":"Perreh Bi Celebrates Gambian Culture, Food, Domestic Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Perreh Bi Fest, organised by FlexFusion, is a vibrant celebration of Gambian culture, gastronomy, and domestic tourism, held at Palmarima Beach.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This inclusive festival brings together vendors, traditional masquerades, creative exhibitors, and families, showcasing traditional Gambian street foods, cultural performances, games, and exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>The objective of the celebration is to address the growing disconnect between young people and authentic Gambian culture and food.<\/p>\n<p>It also provides a safe, family-friendly space for young people to learn about Gambian traditions and develop a stronger sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<p>The event also encourages Gambians to explore and appreciate their own beaches, landscapes, and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Ndeye Fatou Jabang, CEO of FlexFusion, highlighted the festival\u2019s impact, including creating 300-400 job opportunities and providing a platform for Gambian entrepreneurs to sell their products and expand their businesses.<\/p>\n<p>The festival\u2019s success is attributed to support from the European Union Youth Empowerment Project and partnerships with government institutions and private partners.<\/p>\n<p>Future editions are scheduled to run from July to October 2026, featuring creative activities like visual arts and painting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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