Thialma village hosts cultural day to promote local traditions and youth education

Community members in Thialma, a village in the Podor department of Senegal, gathered on November 8 to participate in a day of cultural and educational activities.

Organizers arranged a pirogue race to celebrate a traditional practice linked to the local environment and the history of riverside residents. Participants also watched several theatrical performances that used the stage to share social messages and artistic expressions with the younger generation.

The event included a distribution of school kits to children to support their access to education. Organizers also highlighted the life story of Aly Sileymane Ly, a local native who moved to France to become an engineer. Ly shared his journey from being a talibé studying the Quran to a football player and eventually a professional engineer in his book, Dambar.

The community shared the book during the event to encourage local youth to reflect on their personal choices and future possibilities. The day served to preserve local customs while helping new generations connect with their history.