The Lamu Cultural Festival returns this November, reviving Swahili traditions and boosting tourism on Lamu Island.
Lamu Cultural Festival is set to return this November, promising a spectacular celebration of Lamu Island’s heritage. The multi-day event will feature traditional dhow races, donkey races, poetry, Swahili cuisine, and live music. Tourism officials say they expect thousands of visitors to flock to Lamu, boosting local businesses and reigniting cultural pride in the coastal region.