Festival
Karibu, Lualaba.
FIKAL is the Festival International Karibu Lualaba: two days of culture, encounters and shared initiatives in Kolwezi.
Our story
A gathering that connects.
Born from the original Sasa Tshokwe project, the Festival International Karibu Lualaba (FIKAL) has become a major socio-economic and cultural gathering in the heart of Lualaba. As an international showcase of welcome in Kolwezi, it connects centuries-old traditions, contemporary artistic creation and the province’s economic momentum. Each edition brings together more than 10,000 visitors per day around music, youth entrepreneurship and Lualaba heritage.
- An international showcase of welcome (“Karibu”) in Kolwezi.
- A bridge between heritage, contemporary creation and economic development.
- More than 10,000 visitors expected every day around music, youth and Lualaba.
The organiser
THU KASKEN KANAWA ASBL
FIKAL is designed, produced and coordinated by THU KASKEN KANAWA ASBL, a cultural organisation and cooperative based in Kolwezi, founded by Congolese artist, entrepreneur and doctor MALIX UPIT. With experience in agricultural development projects, large-scale festivals and artistic training, the association helps structure the cultural and creative industries in the DRC.
- Make culture a driver of unity and local economic development.
- Support artistic, entrepreneurial and social initiatives.
- Create a lasting social impact in Lualaba.
02 — To experience
Choose your
vibration.
A programme designed to move, connect, learn and create together.