Chad

Chad bridges Sahara and Sahel, home to Sao heritage, Saharan rock art, weaving and pastoral festivals.

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Ennedi rock art heritage

Ennedi rock art heritage

The Ennedi massif preserves thousands of painted and engraved prehistoric images.

Nature & herbalism

Lake Chad pottery

Lake Chad pottery

Women around Lake Chad coil and fire earthen jars for water and grain.

Sara drumming and dance

Sara drumming and dance

Sara communities pair drums, horns and dance at festivals and initiations.

Boule millet staple

Boule millet staple

Boule is a millet or sorghum dough eaten with okra and meat sauces.

Chadian Arabic

Chadian Arabic

Chadian Arabic acts as the spoken lingua franca across the country's peoples.

Language & oral