Culture

Culture of Cameroon

Cameroon is home to hundreds of communities and two official languages. This section is being built carefully, one sourced article at a time.

A long racing pirogue paddled by a crew in white on the Wouri river at Douala during the Ngondo. — Pirogue race on the Wouri during the Ngondo, DoualaPhoto: Happiraphael / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cultural practices differ between communities, regions and generations. Where traditions are contested or practised differently, we say so and attribute each account rather than choosing one.

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Music

Genres, traditions and the artists who carry them.

Heritage

Recognised sites, monuments and living heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage sites in CameroonCameroon's natural sites inscribed on the World Heritage List.Provisional — awaiting verification

Arts, cinema and literature

Visual arts, film, theatre and writing.

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Languages and communities

The languages spoken in Cameroon and the communities that speak them.

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Festivals and ceremonies

Public celebrations, from national days to community festivals.

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Cuisine

Dishes, ingredients and food traditions by region.

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