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Chaleur Bantu Festival

The Chaleur Bantu Festival is a unique cultural event that celebrates the richness and diversity of African cultures and their diasporas. Its name, Chaleur Bantu, reflects the warmth and hospitality characteristic of Bantu peoples, known for their friendliness and welcoming spirit. It also pays tribute to the Chaleur region, host of the event, highlighting its role as a cultural crossroads and a space of diversity and inclusion. Activities will take place in downtown Bathurst and at 636, Principale Street in Petit-Rocher (Belle-Baie).