Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 14 February? These are 2 historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.
The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!
In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora like when the National Museum of Mali.
After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: the National Museum of Mali, the Independence of Mali and gifting books.
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Today in History Africa: 14 February
African Museums
The opening of The National Museum of Mali
On this day, 14 February 1953, the National Museum of Mali was opened.
The National Museum of Mali, or le Musée national du Mali is a museum located in Mali’s capital of Bamako. It hosts permanent as well as temporary exhibits with a main focus of Mali history and culture. In the museum Malian musical instruments, dress and ritual objects, among many other artefacts, are presented in the museum.
The concrete models the mosques of Djenné and Timbuktu and of several other cultural landmarks are exhibited on the exterior grounds of the National Museum of Mali.
The National Museum of Mali was opened seven years before Mali’s independence from French colonial rule. The museum has been in operation ever since and as of recently, in 1996, the museums funding increased considerably thanks to the former archeologist and later president of Mali: Alpha Oumar Konaré.
The National Museum of Mali is one of the best museum of West Africa. The archaeological and anthropological museum of African art is a leading museum with the objectives of promoting national unity and celebrating Malian traditional culture.
African Holidays
International Book Giving Day
Today, 14 February 2023, is International Book Giving Day.
10 books to read or gift in 2023
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