The following festivals are celebrated annually. The Peulh people celebrate the end of the rainy season with a lively festival. Also of interest is the Cure sal e , when the nomads gather their cattle to lead them to the new pastures. The yearly wrestling championships are held in the traditional style and the Agricultural Fair draws crowds, and includes an art exhibition. Handshaking is customary.
Casual wear is widely suitable.
Women should avoid wearing revealing clothes. Traditional beliefs and Muslim customs should be respected. Tour operators and tourist bureaux are often able to make arrangements. Film is expensive and local facilities for processing film are not always good. Ask local people for permission before taking their photographs.