April 17 - 21, 2013
Robert R. Church Park
Historic Beale Street District
Downtown Memphis
Exhibitor & Vendor Information
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The Festival will showcase the Republic of Senegal from an international perspective using a multiplicity of mediums- education, economics, culture, fashions, arts/crafts, music, history, and cuisines.
Festival attendees will enjoy a diverse cultural marketplace, four days of fun, festivities, and food with a different theme each day. Make plans now for the celebration.
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Honoring the
Republic of Senegal
Official Festival Brochure
Assumed office of President
2 April 2012
Preceded by Abdoulaye Wade
Prime Minister of Senegal
21 April 2004 – 19 June 2007
Preceded by Idrissa Seck
Succeeded by Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré
President of the National Assembly
20 June 2007 – 9 November 2008
Preceded by Pape Diop
Succeeded by Mamadou Seck
Mayor of Fatick
1 April 2009 – 2 April 2012
Preceded by Doudou Ngom
Succeeded by Famara Sarr
Personal details
Born: 11 December 1961
Fatick, Senegal
Political party
Senegalese Democratic Party (Before 2008)
Alliance for the Republic (2008 - present)
Click HERE for full bio of President Macky Sall
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Food Vendor Application
Senegal "La Teranga"
Senegal (French: le Sénégal), officially the Republic of Senegal (République du Sénégal), is a country south of the Sénégal River in western Africa. It owes its name to the river that borders it to the East and North and that originates from the Fouta Djallon in Guinea. Senegal is externally bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south; internally it almost completely surrounds The Gambia, namely on the north, east and south, exempting Gambia's short Atlantic Ocean coastline. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197,000 km², and has an estimated population of about 14 million. The climate is tropical with two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.
Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, is located at the westernmost tip of the country on the Cap-Vert peninsula. About 300 miles off the coast, in the Atlantic Ocean lay the Cape Verde Islands. During colonial times, numerous trading Counters, belonging to various colonial empires were established along the coast. The town of St Louis became the capital of French Western Africa (Afrique Occidentale Francaise, or AOF) before it was moved to Dakar in 1902. Dakar later became its capital in 1960 at the time of independence from France.
The French colonies of Senegal and the French Sudan were merged in 1959 and granted their independence as the Mali Federation in 1960. The union broke up after only a few months. Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. The envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Senegal remains one of the most stable democracies in Africa and has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping and regional mediation.
Dakar, a City of Leisure, Sport and Entertainments
A culturally diverse and bustling business city, Dakar is particularly appealing with its modern infrastructure and its position in Sub-Saharan Africa as an international touristic hub. For both the private and public sectors, there is a growing commitment to improve the welcome upon arrival, and the safety of international visitors.
In choosing to visit Senegal, the tourists will discover a variety of touristic services as well as the opportunity to discover the history and culture of Dakar, the entry point of West Africa. They will also have the chance to take advantage of the legendary hospitality, "TERANGA" that is displayed at all destination sites throughout Senegal. Dakar City is just a Seven-hour flight to New York. It is a modern city which hosts various international summits and forums. Dakar welcomes thousands of international visitors to summits and business people in its numerous accommodation sites which are fully equipped with the latest state of the art technology including simultaneous translation rooms, audio visual aids ultramodern sound systems, telephone services, excellent wireless connection, fax and telecopy machines, etc.
Goree Island
About twenty minutes ride from Dakar, the island of Goree, deeply rooted in the history of the slave trade. From the beginning of the sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth century, men, women, and children were gathered on this small piece of land, locked up in cells before being shipped away to the New World. The island was seized by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, and the British all of whom participated in the trade. Forts and cannons attest of the island's violent past. Most of the buildings were used as warehouses or slaves' houses. Some have been turned into museums. The most famous is "La Maison des Esclaves" which used to hold up to two hundred captives. Their cells can be visited, as can be the apartment of the slave dealers upstairs. From the "Door of no Return" countless captives caught a last glimpse of their homeland before boarding the slave ships.
Saly Portudal
Just one hour and a half south of Dakar lays the domain of Saly Portudal: 1,480 acres of trees, lawns, and exotic flowers surrounded by baobabs and fragrant eucalyptus. Scores of hotels and luxury residences are spread along the beach, each with air-conditioning, swimming pools, restaurants, and bars. Discos, a casino, a horse stable, a Deep sea fishing center, a biking center and a shopping area are common to the hotels. To reach the golf course, you can walk or avail yourself of a fun ride in a traditional horse-drawn carriage. For windsurfing, jet skiing, water-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, the ocean is warm and clear and the air, cooled by gentle sea breezes rarely exceeds the upper 80's. A perfect weather to play tennis, golf, or volleyball on the beach. Deep-sea fishing is one of the best in Senegal and attracts world-class champions. Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish are found in abundance and the resort has a top of the line fishing center, "L'Espadon Club".
The Pink Lake
You will discover one of nature's miracles: a completely pink lake. It is shallow, warm and surrounded by white foam. Everything floats on it, because of its very high salinity. During the week, men and mostly women are busy crushing the bottom of the lake, which consists of a thick crust of salt that they gather to sell. Sand dunes, a baobab forest and traditional villages with thatch-roofed huts surround the Pink Lake also called "Retba".
Djoudj National Park
In Saint Louis, North of Senegal, lies the extraordinary Djoudj National Park, an oasis of freshness and tranquility that is home to 3 million birds during winter. In the south is the Langue de Barbarie National Park, a refuge for birds and sea turtles, which gather here to breed.
Niokolo Koba National Park
The largest of Senegal's National Parks is located in the heart of the Eastern Senegal on more than 2 million acres. Lions, elephants, antelope, monkeys, crocodiles, hippopotami, and 300 species of birds live there perfectly protected. Big game hunting is permitted outside of the park.
Goree Island
About twenty minutes ride from Dakar, the island of Goree, deeply rooted in the history of the slave trade. From the beginning of the sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth century, men, women, and children were gathered on this small piece of land, locked up in cells before being shipped away to the New World. The island was seized by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French, and the British all of whom participated in the trade. Forts and cannons attest of the island's violent past. Most of the buildings were used as warehouses or slaves' houses. Some have been turned into museums. The most famous is "La Maison des Esclaves" which used to hold up to two hundred captives. Their cells can be visited, as can be the apartment of the slave dealers upstairs. From the "Door of no Return" countless captives caught a last glimpse of their homeland before boarding the slave ships.
Saly Portudal
Just one hour and a half south of Dakar lays the domain of Saly Portudal: 1,480 acres of trees, lawns, and exotic flowers surrounded by baobabs and fragrant eucalyptus. Scores of hotels and luxury residences are spread along the beach, each with air-conditioning, swimming pools, restaurants, and bars. Discos, a casino, a horse stable, a Deep sea fishing center, a biking center and a shopping area are common to the hotels. To reach the golf course, you can walk or avail yourself of a fun ride in a traditional horse-drawn carriage. For windsurfing, jet skiing, water-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, the ocean is warm and clear and the air, cooled by gentle sea breezes rarely exceeds the upper 80's. A perfect weather to play tennis, golf, or volleyball on the beach. Deep-sea fishing is one of the best in Senegal and attracts world-class champions. Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish are found in abundance and the resort has a top of the line fishing center, "L'Espadon Club".
The Pink Lake
You will discover one of nature's miracles: a completely pink lake. It is shallow, warm and surrounded by white foam. Everything floats on it, because of its very high salinity. During the week, men and mostly women are busy crushing the bottom of the lake, which consists of a thick crust of salt that they gather to sell. Sand dunes, a baobab forest and traditional villages with thatch-roofed huts surround the Pink Lake also called "Retba".
Djoudj National Park
In Saint Louis, North of Senegal, lies the extraordinary Djoudj National Park, an oasis of freshness and tranquility that is home to 3 million birds during winter. In the south is the Langue de Barbarie National Park, a refuge for birds and sea turtles, which gather here to breed.
Niokolo Koba National Park
The largest of Senegal's National Parks is located in the heart of the Eastern Senegal on more than 2 million acres. Lions, elephants, antelope, monkeys, crocodiles, hippopotami, and 300 species of birds live there perfectly protected. Big game hunting is permitted outside of the park.
