The Nguon conquers the World

In Cameroon, the Nguon
-cultural heritage of the Bamoun people-
joined the exhaustive list of UNESCO's
intangible cultural heritage
as a set of “rituals of governance”

      As a reminder, the Bamoun people are located in West Cameroon, more precisely in Foumban. With a view to defending the candidacy of Ngoun, the Minister of Arts and Culture, Bidoung Mkpatt, led the Cameroonian delegation to the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was held in Kasane, Botswana on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

    The latter, being one of the major cultural events of Cameroon, not only for its endurance over time, because it is a festival which dates back more than 600 years. But also, for its purely traditional aspect.

      These two aspects can sufficiently justify its membership today in the list of more than 960 properties, registered and distributed in 157 States of the world, through the United Nations Educational Organization. Organization, which also campaigns for the lasting and sincere support of peoples.  

   The news of this inscription, which is the pride of Cameroonians and more specifically of the Bamoun people, was relayed to us via the organization's X account: “New inscription on the List of Intangible Heritage: Nguon, governance rituals and associated expressions in the Bamoun community, Cameroon. Congratulations ! ".

      It is important to emphasize that this registration is a boon for several sectors of activity, notably tourism and the economy.

Durand BIYONG