Lamu Festival Celebrates Culture

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Lamu Island hosted a three-day cultural festival highlighting Swahili heritage through traditional music, crafts, dhow activities, and community performances. The event showcased the island’s historic architecture and long-standing cultural practices, drawing local and international visitors. Organizers emphasized the festival’s role in preserving Swahili identity and strengthening community participation. The celebration also reaffirmed Lamu’s reputation as a center of coastal culture, bringing attention to local artisans, performers, and heritage spaces across the island.