Country representing: Republic of the Congo
Number of performers in the whole group: 6
Group Website: https://www.youtube.com/@C.A.L-CONGO
Competitions Participating In: Traditional Folk-Dance Group, Choreographed/Stylised Folk-Dance Group
Biography:
Association Culturelle Lumière is a non-profit cultural and artistic association of styles: percussion, music, Slam, theatre, folk and modern dance.
Named: LIGHT Created in 2013 in Congo Brazzaville by young Congolese students.
The objectives of the group:
- Promote our culture and the development of cultural diversity in order to promote friendship and cohesion between French-speaking peoples.
- Identify the most representative folk music and dances of our country with a view to cultural promotion.
- Improve the quality and visibility of artistic performances by folk groups.
- Support and development of the creativity of young artists.
- Do shows, workshops, competitions and courses.
- Train young people in music, dance, percussion, twinning, cultural exchanges and the sale of our works of art. Namely shows, songs in audio and visual including traditional instruments.
Group journey
This group participated in several cultural events and was acclaimed in the following:
- 2024- Festival Mantsina sur Scène – République du Congo
- 2023- Festival Panafricain De Musique (FESPAM 2023) – République du Congo
- 2019 – Consolation Trophy AFRICAN DRUM FESTIVAL à Ogun State du Nigeria
- 2018 – First prize, best percussion group AFRICAN DRUM FESTIVAL à Ogun State du Nigeria
- 2017 – Second prize trophy AFRICAN DRUM FESTIVAL à Ogun State du Nigeria.
