Burkina Faso Independence Day is celebrated on 5 August to mark the country’s independence from France in 1960. The national holiday honours history, cultural heritage and identity, and may be observed with parades, ceremonies, communal meals, music and community celebrations.

Event Suggestions:
• Exploring Burkina Faso’s independence history through timelines, maps and discussion
• Sharing Burkinabè music, food, stories or cultural traditions with context
• Creating a display about national identity, heritage and community pride