Visit to Bamako

Visit to Bamako

Bamako is the capital and the largest city of Mali with a population of 3.3 million people. In 2006, it was rated as the fastest growing city in Africa and the sixth fastest in the world. Bamako inhabited people since prehistoric times. In 1883, it was conquered by French troops, and in 1908 - the capital of French Sudan. Bamako, the capital of Mali, may not have the cultural appeal of Timbuktu or Jenna, but it has a fascinating collection of architectural styles and an elegant location on the banks of the Niger River.

It is also the center of the country's traditional music scene, and Malians of all ethnic groups flock to Bamako's nightclubs to dance at night to the sound of Cora, a lute-like instrument.

There are many restaurants where you can get nice omelet sandwiches for about 1000 CFA (local currency). Many street vendors sell bread, rice, fries, salad, and grilled meat; however, use precautions while eating on the street. Wedding ceremony in traditional Mali style – people are singing the songs, dancing and having a traditional food. I saw personally wedding ceremony was for one week. Every day they have a guest and they are celebrating it. Mali people; they have their own traditions. One traditional I saw is; when bride will come at Groom home. Big sister of the groom will wash the face, hand and foot of the groom as well as his best friend. Like my friend was the best friend of the groom. He was sitting there and was the part of that ceremony. Dinner will serve only to close relatives - Beans with Beef & rice with mix vegetables and spicy sauce.

There are many restaurants where you can receive sandwiches with an omelet nearby 1000 CFA (local currency). Many street dealers sell bread, rice, a potato, salad and meat on a grill. However, please mind safety measures at meal in the street. Wedding ceremony in traditional Malian style - people sing songs, dance and have traditional food. Personally I saw wedding ceremony which was carrying on for a week. Every day they have a visitor, and they celebrate it. Malians people; at them their traditions. Let me tell you one tradition, which I saw; when the bride comes to the groom. The senior sister of the groom will wash up face, a hand and a leg of the groom including his best friend. As my friend was the best friend to the groom. He sat and was a part of this ceremony.

The supper will be only for close relatives - a boiled bean, beef and rice with a vegetable mixture. They will serve it with spicy sauce, which is really Hot !!

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