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| ⚫ | Toubab Dialo (or Toubab Dialaw) is a village in ], located on the ], south of ], between ] and Popenguine. It is part of the rural community of Yenne, the department of ] and the region of Dakar. <ref>{{cite web|author=Ayoko Mensah |url=http://africultures.com/toubab-dialaw-5256/ |title=Toubab Dialaw |publisher=Africultures |date=2001-10-31 |accessdate=2021-02-07}}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | Toubab Dialo (or Toubab Dialaw) is a village in ], located on the ], south of ], between ] and Popenguine. It is part of the rural community of Yenne, the department of ] and the region of Dakar. <ref>http://africultures.com/toubab-dialaw-5256/</ref> | ||
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| The village is home to the École des Sables, an international center for traditional and contemporary African dances created in 1998 and run by Senegalese choreographer ]. The school is a center for education, modern dance, traditional and contemporary African dances. Ben Beye a Senegalese director filmed parts of the film "Latricia's Dream" in Touba Dialaw at the École des Sables. | The village is home to the École des Sables, an international center for traditional and contemporary African dances created in 1998 and run by Senegalese choreographer ]. The school is a center for education, modern dance, traditional and contemporary African dances. Ben Beye a Senegalese director filmed parts of the film "Latricia's Dream" in Touba Dialaw at the École des Sables. | ||
| <ref>https://apnews.com/article/1a58249219414d2d9dda102c4ae03616</ref> | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/1a58249219414d2d9dda102c4ae03616 |title=Senegal artist a legend fusing West African, modern dance |publisher=Apnews.com |date=2017-06-17 |accessdate=2021-02-07}}</ref> | ||
| The K'you Gallery is located in Toubab Dialaw. | The K'you Gallery is located in Toubab Dialaw. | ||
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| The village had 2,210 inhabitants in 20034. In 2013, there were 2,915 people. | The village had 2,210 inhabitants in 20034. In 2013, there were 2,915 people. | ||
| They are mainly Lebous, but Serer also live there. | They are mainly Lebous, but Serer also live there. | ||
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Toubab Dialo (or Toubab Dialaw) is a village in Senegal, located on the Petite Côte, south of Dakar, between Bargny, Senegal and Popenguine. It is part of the rural community of Yenne, the department of Rufisque and the region of Dakar.
Geography
The nearest towns are Gorée, Yene Tode, Lela, Khobi, Kelle, Tiabla, Thilaw and Tilene.
History
According to legend - told by tourist guides - El Hadj Omar Tall (Omar Saidou Tall), founded the Toucouleurs Empire. He came to this village and caused a source of fresh water to spring up on the beach which was seen as miraculous.
Economy
A fishing village leaning against the cliff, Toubab Dialo is now turning to tourism, thanks to a peaceful environment conducive to swimming and walking.
Culture
The village is home to the École des Sables, an international center for traditional and contemporary African dances created in 1998 and run by Senegalese choreographer Germaine Acogny. The school is a center for education, modern dance, traditional and contemporary African dances. Ben Beye a Senegalese director filmed parts of the film "Latricia's Dream" in Touba Dialaw at the École des Sables.
The K'you Gallery is located in Toubab Dialaw.
Gallery
Population
The village had 2,210 inhabitants in 20034. In 2013, there were 2,915 people. They are mainly Lebous, but Serer also live there.
See also
References
- Ayoko Mensah (2001-10-31). "Toubab Dialaw". Africultures. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- "Senegal artist a legend fusing West African, modern dance". Apnews.com. 2017-06-17. Retrieved 2021-02-07.