More than an economic activity, artisanal fishing in Senegal is a culture... a testament to a vibrant culture that’s been passed down through the generations.
“ I MUST IDENTIFY MYSELF WITH AFRICA, THEN I WILL HAVE AN IDENTITY”
- Fela Kuti
KURUS
Grandma’s rosaries collection
Chanting the rosary is a very popular practice among the Senegalese. Going beyond the strict confines of the mosque, they do it everywhere, at any time: on public transport, in town squares and while jogging.
During a Senegalese wedding, the kola nut is usually offered by the hosts or elders to guests as a sign of hospitality and blessings. It is commonly believed that when a single person eats the kola nut at a wedding, they are signaling their readiness and openness to marriage.
FOUDDEUN
Senegalese women have a veritable culture of henna ornamentation, which is found mainly among the Peulh, of course, but also among other ethnicities such as the Wolof, Soninke, Bambara and many others. In many families, it's not unusual for Senegalese grandmothers and their granddaughters, or mothers and their daughters, to share the "fouddeun" beauty treatment.
Sitting around a mat, they apply henna paste on the palms of their hands, nails and soles of their feet before covering them with a plastic bag. Several hours later, they remove the paste before washing their hands to reveal hands and feet adorned with a pretty reddish color.