Niger: Celebrating Bianou festival in Agadez
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00:00In our culture, Biannu celebration means joy, solidarity, unity, love and peace.
00:22People are mostly getting ready for it by working hard on their clothes, food or even
00:30decorations.
00:31Biannu comes from religious beliefs, but today, because so many people are interested in it,
00:38it has become a cultural celebration where everyone is welcome.
00:44Every religion is invited because it has become national.
00:51Times are tough, that's right, but this is a celebration so we can forget about everything.
01:02This is a tradition coming from our ancestors and our children will carry it.