Ouagadougou: The Association of hairdressers and beauticians of Burkina Faso (ACEBF), held a press conference on Friday in Ouagadougou to officially launch the Wiisga Festival of Burkina Faso, scheduled for May 3 to 5, 2024 next year, in order to promote creativity and strengthen professional skills in Burkina Faso.
‘The exceptional skills of hairdressers and beauticians from Burkina Faso will be highlighted from May 3 to 5, 2024 at the Jean-Pierre Guingané culture palace in Ouagadougou through the Wiisga Festival,’ declared the president of the Association of hairdressers and beauticians. beauticians from Burkina Faso (ACEBF), Youssouf Sawadogo.
According to him, the WISGA project aims to promote excellence in the hairdressing and aesthetics sector by highlighting local talents through an innovative fashion show.
‘We are convinced that this event will not only highlight the latest trends and artistic creations, but also strengthen the national recognition of hairdressers and beauticians in Burkina Faso,’
he said.
Youssouf Sawadogo spoke on Friday in Ouagadougou, during a press conference to officially launch the Wiisga Festival in Burkina Faso, scheduled for May 4 to 5, 2024.
The activity will be placed under the theme: ‘Economic and social contribution of hairdressing and aesthetics stakeholders in a context of security crisis’.
For the president of the ACEBF, in Burkina Faso, the plastic and applied arts sector as well as the hairdressing and aesthetics sector represent areas rich in talent and economic potential.
However, he said, despite their significant contribution to the national economy, these sectors face major challenges such as insufficient material and technical capacities, as well as the low technical level of actors.
Sawadogo added that the activities are designed to raise industry standards, thereby contributing to a more competent and innovative industry.
‘The WISGA festival aims to raise awareness of important social causes such as the blood drive for the FDS, practical training and di
scussions on the challenges of the sector and support for internally displaced people,’ continued Youssouf Sawadogo.
Because, through awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives, ‘we hope to strengthen solidarity within the community and contribute positively to the well-being of our society’.
The president of the Association specified that activities, among others, will be scheduled such as practical workshops and training sessions provided by experts, networking and exhibition of products and equipment, a discussion forum on challenges and opportunities sector and a fashion show.
‘A presentation of certificates of thanks to the sponsors and patrons who supported and made possible this memorable event and dynamic demonstrations to present the latest innovations and inspire participants with new ideas,’ he concluded.
Created in 2014, the Association of Hairdressers and Beauticians of Burkina Faso (ACEBF) has around 300 members and aims to promote, enhance and develop the profession of hairdresser-beau
tician in Burkina Faso.
Its missions are to raise awareness, train apprentices and support their integration, organize hairdressers and beauticians, participate in regional, national and international competitions and strengthen the capacities of salon owners.
Source: Burkina Information Agency