Artistic residency in Abéne, Senegal

Casamance is a land rich of green, water, sacred trees, animistic dances, rituals and ethnic groups. The people from Casamance are known as women centred society resisting imperial and colonial forces. We will join their daily life, experiencing dance and music as a life integrated and social practice. From the fraternity between the Afroalamuta association of Barcelona and the Foret Sacrée company of Ziguinchor, in 2016 the Centro Artístico Sociocultural Abéne, CASA, was founded in the south of Senegal, in the Haute Casamance, near the beach. Being a bridge of cultural immersion for all participants through sustainable exchange and artistic residencies. On this trip we live together with the artists of the company in the centre. They lead the dance, singing and percussion workshops, and propose excursions to get to know the environment and customs. The rooms are double or triple, with bathroom and private shower. Water and electricity are provided by solar energy. We practice responsible use. We accompany you on this journey of encounter with yourself. We organise from the admiration and respect. With love for the art and culture of the ethnic groups that predominate in Casamance, mainly Mandinka and Diola. For us this is a path of life and constant learning, and we want to share it with you. Will you join us?