Abissa is a cultural concept embracing the music, dance, and spiritual life of the
Nzema people in the town of
Grand-Bassam
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Côte d'Ivoire
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West Africa
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The best-known expression of Abissa is a festival celebrated in the last week of October. It is a time of forgiveness and rebirth marked by a week-long celebration.
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Abissa Festivale
Ivorian culture
Ivorian music
October events
Sud-Comoé
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