In a nutshell, this is what the Lake Turkana Festival 2013 is all about. Proposed by the local community of Loiyangalani back in 2008 and jointly organised by the German Embassy, the Local Community Festival Committee, National Museums of Kenya and Private Safaris (K) Ltd., the Lake Turkana Festival has become an important element of Kenya's annual event calendar.

From 24 to 26 May 2013, the Lake Turkana Festival will take place in Loiyangalani for the sixth consecutive year. Beyond the presentation of cultural dances and traditions of the participating communities, this year's festival will also focus on economic development.

Programme

Friday, 24 May 2013

morning
> Visit to El Molo and Rendille Village,
12km outside of Loiyangalani

afternoon
> Visit of the Desert Museum on the shores of Lake Turkana
> Lecture on characteristics of ethnic communities of the region
> Sundowner

evening
> Public Panel Discussion on Economic Development with representatives of private sector, stakeholders, local politicians, local community etc.

Saturday, 25 May 2013

morning
> Rock Art Tour, 4 km outside of Loiyangalani
> Local arts & crafts market, main street of Loiyangalani

afternoon
> Official opening of the festival (Festival Site, Loiyangalani)
> Cultural performances: music and dances by the ten tribes
> Visit of huts of the participating tribes
> Display of cultural traditions

evening
> Fashion show of the ethnic communities
> Youth Theater Play
> African Night: music, food and drinks

Sunday, 26 May 2013

morning
> Soccer match of local players and interested visitors
> Boat race on the shores of Lake Turkana
> Swimming competition on the shores of Lake Turkana