Donkey race at Lamu Cultural Festival. Donkeys are ubiquitous features of Lamu Island, and the race is one of the highlights of the festival. PHOTO | COURTESY | ZOLLO NYAMBU
Several times in the year, Lamu island, off Kenya’s Coast, comes alive with festivals that attract visitors in droves. There are 17 festivals held annually.
The most popular ones are the Lamu Food Festival, Lamu Arts Festival, Lamu Maulid Festival, Lamu Yoga Festival and the biggest and oldest, the Lamu Cultural Festival that took place last week for the 18th time since its inception in 2001.
