tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019924596654094572024-03-12T16:38:48.021-09:00Gambia HolidaysReading our Gambian Holidays blog is a great way to find out what the Luigis Complex’s Gambian holidays of other people were like. You can find a lot of useful information including the attractions, best tourist places, the weather, shopping tips, night life, directions and pictures.Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-38735071709389509102010-09-12T05:36:00.000-09:002010-09-12T05:36:20.959-09:00Luigi's Serviced Apartments<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-5Oc0TSDJP7kv6HY7pKsCsPkS2jDK4TmKRDgxjjgQnD5qONbO14_DSNjkrkO_9kqGdFkSPF7y2xynL1SbLY2EoMoZaroVArZiJEYzacHvWguJzmbcz5bjoRDaSHqRtyilWCWVBSwl_qd/s1600-h/Jacuzzi+paddling+pool.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342390822426279218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-5Oc0TSDJP7kv6HY7pKsCsPkS2jDK4TmKRDgxjjgQnD5qONbO14_DSNjkrkO_9kqGdFkSPF7y2xynL1SbLY2EoMoZaroVArZiJEYzacHvWguJzmbcz5bjoRDaSHqRtyilWCWVBSwl_qd/s400/Jacuzzi+paddling+pool.JPG" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">gambia beach accomm</span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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drive to the tourist centre.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Facilities and Services:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Consist of 17 One and two bedroom self catering apartments and 12 B and B rooms of various sizes, suites, deluxe standard, economy, or single room.<br />
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All accommodation has with En-suite shower rooms Air-conditioned with ceiling fans, satellite TV and Wi-fi Internet connection. S/C apartment all have fully fitted kitchens. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Private veranda or balcony</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Daily cleaning service </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fresh towels </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sheets changed twice weekly or on request </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">British standard plugs </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Free safety deposit box fitted in all rooms</span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Laundry service for a small fee </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Price range </span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">£25 to £75</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> per night depending on accommodation.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">General Facilities and Services:</span></b><br />
<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Luigi's Pizza and Pasta House offers an extensive menu with a great family atmosphere; this very spacious restaurant offers seating over two floors with a fantastic view of the sea from the second floor balcony.<br />
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Open all day for Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Meals, offering kiddies corner with special kids meals and play area. Luigi's pizza has become famous with the local people.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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Swimming pool<br />
Jacuzzi set in the garden area<br />
Water fountain<br />
By design tailor shop: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have your clothes made to measure to fit you perfectly.<br />
Anna's Holistic therapy team of a wonderful relaxing massages.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Gambian government has signed an energy agreement with a Malaysian Company (Clearlink) under which it would be provided with adequate power generation, transmission and distribution, PANA reported Saturday.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mohammed Noordin Zaini, a top official of the Malaysian Company who is part of a Malaysian delegation on a working visit to the country, signed for his company while Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) Managing Director, Momodou Jallow, signed on behalf of the Gambian government.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shortly after signing the agreement, Mr. Zaini reportedly expressed his company's commitment towards the project. He described the deal as one which would be 'a win-win situation' for both parties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mr. Jammeh believes that tourism is an important sector in the nation’s economy, which accounts for the greater percentage of Gambia’s Gross Domestic Product—known as (GDP). Mr. Jammeh opined that such an important sector needs to be given the attention it deserved in the interest fulfilling the nation’s economic agenda—which is to transform the mini West African state into an economic power in the region.</span><br />
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<strong>Tel +220 4460280</strong>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-83759892739630368462010-06-03T09:13:00.001-09:002010-06-03T09:16:00.092-09:00Great Tourism Potential for The Gambia<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPr57zruS2cbck2QPGJTY28ilqI1bmwtve2dTmw5VP94XhgzVYVbzh_C6mqUACH3SOLh7SwfX_PEGEz846g-8VTr5odtqKz9HM5RaSVr1IXVJce-6wt2yZMywsRwPtCY2FpOhRdzxX3S8u/s1600/africa_tours_gambia_ata_africa.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPr57zruS2cbck2QPGJTY28ilqI1bmwtve2dTmw5VP94XhgzVYVbzh_C6mqUACH3SOLh7SwfX_PEGEz846g-8VTr5odtqKz9HM5RaSVr1IXVJce-6wt2yZMywsRwPtCY2FpOhRdzxX3S8u/s320/africa_tours_gambia_ata_africa.gif" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Delegates who attended the 35th Annual Congress of the African Travel Association (ATA) say they appreciate The Gambia as a great potential for harnessing the 'untapped' tourism market in the continent, PANA reported from here Thursday.</div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They said that they had learnt great lessons from The Gambian experience and believed that the country could be a model for the Africa's tourism industry with specific regards to the development pace of the industry.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"The Gambia is situated in a strategic position and has a great potential for the sustainability of the tourism market," they said, nothing that the traditional and cultural heritage in the West African country painted a mental picture of "the norms and values of our great ancestors".</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The delegates were taken on a conducted tour, organized by The Gambia Tourism Authority (GTA), to historical sites like the James Island and Juffureh (a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site) which was the base for the transportation of slaves from The Gambia, across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World of the Americas.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They also visited the Eco Tourism Centres at the GIG Farm, Mama Africa Museum Centre in Brufut and the President's Village of Kanilai , which has been transformed into a cultural stronghold by The Gambian leader.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Kanilai is known for hosting the country's biggest annual cultural jamboree, the Kanilai Cultural Festival.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Having seen just a few tourist centres, Mr. Ogo Sow, the first African Immigrant and Expatriate to start a Radio Programme in the United States and Canada, aimed at promoting African tradition and positive image, said the delegates had a lot to learn from The Gambia.</div><br />
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</div>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-1587397053950434682010-05-25T10:03:00.002-09:002010-05-25T10:26:08.017-09:00ATA World Conference The Gambia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0htjqz22MhxUoHJiQKUh9VGAfRAXtzjhgFAF-vi2jsOiDo15zjoMeVIUSCVa679aWh7-sRXlHT2uAiGiq1SKn8m6gSEdZ69lplpV39NrILMmdxTvmkDIgQvIoAVVse9cwXXua824OOQH/s1600/SDC10672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0htjqz22MhxUoHJiQKUh9VGAfRAXtzjhgFAF-vi2jsOiDo15zjoMeVIUSCVa679aWh7-sRXlHT2uAiGiq1SKn8m6gSEdZ69lplpV39NrILMmdxTvmkDIgQvIoAVVse9cwXXua824OOQH/s320/SDC10672.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GAMBIA, May 20, 2010 – The Africa Travel Association’s 35th Annual Congress ended today with a commitment among Africa’s tourism stakeholders to boost efforts to develop new public-private partnerships devoted to advocating for and developing the tourism industry in Africa. Honorable Fatou Mass Jobe-Njie, The Gambia Minister of Tourism and Culture and incoming ATA President, closed the event that was attended by more than 300 participants as well as press from Africa, Europe and North America.</span><br />
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In her closing remarks, the Minister highlighted the importance of tourism as an engine for economic growth and prosperity. She also said, “This may mark the end of a successful event, but it also marks the beginning of our joint efforts to work in partnership with the public and private sector to promote the travel and tourism industry to and within Africa. The Gambia was a proud host of this event and hopes that our infectious spirit will inspire other countries and tourism stakeholders to take action.”<br />
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At the meeting, ATA announced a number of milestones for making a strong case for increased<br />
investment in Africa’s tourism industry. “ATA members and friends and supporters have shown that we are truly committed to promoting tourism to Africa as a means to promoting socioeconomic development,” said Edward Bergman, ATA Executive Director. “I know that when we return to our home countries, we will continue to work in partnership with tourism stakeholders in the public and private sectors to promote the industry and inspire others to follow our example.”<br />
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The announcement of the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Africa Union and ATA. The MOU, which was signed by Honorable Shamsa Mwangunga, outgoing ATA President, Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of Tanzania, and Dr. Elham M.A. Ibrahim, Africa Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, declares that the two organizations undertake a commitment to develop collaboration in the area of travel and tourism promotion.<br />
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The launch of a joint effort by New York University’s Africa House, the World Bank and ATA to make a case for developing Africa’s tourism industry with the preparation of the joint publication The State of Tourism in Africa. Using facts, figures and stories, the report paints a picture of the current and potential impact of tourism on both a country’s and a region’s development strategy. The report also advocates for increased attention and resource allocation from national governments to the tourism industry. <br />
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During the industry workshops and networking events, ATA and UNWTO engaged in discussions on how the two global organizations would pursue collaboration and cooperation in the areas of travel and tourism development in Africa in the future.<br />
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The Gambia Organizing Committee announced its commitment to hosting the first “Carbon Off-Set Free” ATA congress. In addition to planting seedlings to grow an “ATA Forest” at the GIG Forest, the Committee limited the “carbon footprint” of the congress by ordering produce from the award-winning project Gambia is Good. GIG sources all its produce from local producers.<br />
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As a sign of his commitment to developing The Gambia’s tourism industry, President of The Republic of the Gambia, Sheikh Professor Dr. Alhaji Yaya A. J. J. Jammeh, hosted the delegates at a number of special events, including a visit to his home village, Kanilai, and a gala dinner and evening of entertainment at the Sheraton Hotel Spa and Resort.<br />
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In what has become an ATA congress tradition over the last few years, Shamsa Mwangunga<br />
(MP), ATA President and Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism of the United Republic of<br />
Tanzania hosted a special evening of dinner and dancing held at the five-star Ocean Bay Hotel.<br />
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On the first of two Host Country days, delegates visited James lsland and Juffureh. James<br />
Island is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was a base of transportation of slaves from The Gambia to other parts of the world. At James Island, delegates participated in a special memorial, in which they floated flower wreathes down the River Gambia and stood in a moment of silence. Delegates were also asked to consider making a donation for the restoration of the jetty to James Island. The project was organized in cooperation with U.S. Ambassador Barry Wells.<br />
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Following the day-long visit to James Island and Juffreh, the delegates enjoyed a special cocktail reception at the luxury hotel, Coco Ocean Resort and Spa. The evening event was cohosted by the US Ambassador to The Gambia, Honorable Barry Wells.<br />
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Under the banner “Discover Africa’s Genuine Warmth,” the ATA-Gambia event brought together tourism ministers and more than 300 travel industry professionals from across Africa, Europe and North America for four days to explore the latest issues facing the travel trade industry, learn about “Destination Gambia,” and advocate for increased resources to the tourism industry.<br />
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During the congress, delegates explored the following industry topics: Sustainable Tourism in<br />
The Gambia, Innovative and Interactive Marketing, Niche Markets and Emerging Trends,<br />
Standards in the Hotel Market in Africa, Connecting the Africa Diaspora to Destination Africa,<br />
and Hospitality and Tourism Education in Africa. Special sessions were held on tourism and<br />
development, advocating for tourism resources, and partnerships with airlines serving Africa.Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-45588236742372404372010-05-25T09:56:00.000-09:002010-05-25T09:56:50.195-09:00Kanali Featival 2010 Picture Gallery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRo2ip3r1oXRmHjdY67ghSQrG53NKRyP1S4IP6z6sgU22mTX8bsgZK6t1wid_nRfvWrPF242Bhs9s5eS_HP0BT9XlSvTrFPvu8HCcmSqpkeKp9WAPkyRRF8urGgx5VbGEpquC-Oo7YQIRO/s1600/SDC10691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRo2ip3r1oXRmHjdY67ghSQrG53NKRyP1S4IP6z6sgU22mTX8bsgZK6t1wid_nRfvWrPF242Bhs9s5eS_HP0BT9XlSvTrFPvu8HCcmSqpkeKp9WAPkyRRF8urGgx5VbGEpquC-Oo7YQIRO/s320/SDC10691.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbfXpTbDH9jK6ge8EeFYZHyeqOzWP_-5FoF6t02O0Qwfus91fh_RnmNKKrTxB-oqA5415il5NkN6XHlci2gwb5w0qA5kLoXFpCyLKzAmddL5p0GpnvhD7LYvmEpKMZIvPWotIPzvQ2c8U/s1600/SDC10710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kanilai, the home village of the Gambian leader, will be involved in a long weekened celebration of culture as the much-hyped Kanilai International Cultural Festival kick-starts this month in Kanilai Foni Kansala District. The event, which will run from 21st May to 7th June 2010 under the distinguished chief patronage of His Excellency President Sheikh professor Dr. Alhaji Yahya Jammeh, is designed to revive, promote and develop our rich cultural heritage and showcase the diverse performance traditions of different ethnic groups of the sub-region. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a brief chat with Entertainment recently at the National Centre for Arts and Culture, Mr. Cornelius Gomez, director of Literature, Performing and Fine Arts, said this festival has been created by the president since 2001 and is the fifth. He added that this has been established and has created more awareness for African people and also play a higher role in national development. Director Gomez explained that coming up with this kind of festival is the biggest not only involving Gambians but as well as the Diaspora to come together and renew our African culture. It is going to be a very big festival because is going to include both Latin America, Europe as well as other countries. African musitical power will all demonstrate during the festival and there will be prices giving for the best performance in all different areas.</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-79473642311946326542010-04-22T05:19:00.037-09:002010-04-22T05:19:00.562-09:00Gambia Art and Crafts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRt0dNW-X_5iO70snRCqx8TM3kK46j9Q9Ozw_juOgAjdCfnkDW-TVuOs98kEmK0IiPxtwHa1AkIURrCBag0udusLaX2QDu_9rff30LOIUpqmpoIZtKb1lGr_ueEww4esAkMjXtivScdSq1/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_art_crafts1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRt0dNW-X_5iO70snRCqx8TM3kK46j9Q9Ozw_juOgAjdCfnkDW-TVuOs98kEmK0IiPxtwHa1AkIURrCBag0udusLaX2QDu_9rff30LOIUpqmpoIZtKb1lGr_ueEww4esAkMjXtivScdSq1/s320/gambia_holidays_art_crafts1.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">African art comes in the most wonderful abstract forms, from paintings to murals to sculptures and wood carvings. Hand woven cloth, batiks, and mudcloth can be made into soft furnishings or designed into unique high fashion clothing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The textures and designs are underused in the western world, but in Africa the rich vibrant colours are best used in the exotic clothes which are also embroidered</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">with wonderful original designs. The country of origin of traditional clothes can be identified by the style and use of material</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Melted beeswax is mixed with paraffin and applied to the fabric before being dipped in dye. The beeswax will bind to the fabric and the paraffin wax will allow cracking, which is a characteristic of batik. Several colours are used with a series of dyeing. Thin wax lines can be applied with a canting, a wooden handled tool with a tiny metal cup and spout, out of which the wax can seep. </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Other techniques to apply the wax onto the fabric include pouring the liquid wax, painting the wax on with a brush, and applying the hot wax to pre-carved wooden or metal wire block and stamping the fabric. After the final dyeing the fabric is hung up to dry and then dipped in a solvent to dissolve the wax, or simply ironed between paper towels or newspapers to absorb the wax and reveal the deep rich colors and the fine crinkle lines that give batik its character. </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Gambian tie dye and batiks are extravagant, rich in different shades of colour and are often seen at tourist markets and are tailored into men’s Kaftans (haftans), women’s yara Wollof, or warambas (grandmubas), skirts, shirts, ladies blouses, as well as bed sheets, curtains and tablecloths.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mudcloth or bògòlanfini is a traditional Malian fabric dyed with fermented mud, particularly associated with the Bambara. Bògòlanfini is a Bambara word meaning “earthcloth.” To create it, simple cotton cloth is woven, shrunk, and then soaked in a preparation of leaves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">from certain trees. An artist then outlines an intricate design, often taking several weeks to cover the entire cloth, with a mud dye.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The areas of yellowish mud are then treated with caustic soda, bleaching them white and creating a stark black and white design. Traditionally, a man will do the weaving while a woman will do the dyeing. In recent years, fashion designers such as Chris Seydou have</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">employed bògòlanfini in international clothing lines, while Malian painter Ishmael Diabate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">has developed it as a fine art form.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wooden masks, either human, animal or some mythical creature, are one of the most common forms of art in western Africa. In their original context, masks were worn by a chosen or initiated dancer and used for celebrations, initiations, crop harvesting, and war preparation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">During a mask ceremony the dancer goes into deep trance, and while in this state,“communicates” with his ancestors. Masks can be worn in three ways: vertically covering the face: as a helmet, encasing the entire head, and as a crest, resting upon the head, usually covered by material as part of the disguise. African masks often represent a spirit and it is strongly believed that the spirit of the ancestors possesses the wearer</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Within the vicinity of most of the major tourist hotels you will find small craft markets called bengdulas made up of a number of stalls offering a selection of items such as tribal masks, wooden carvings, batiks, tie dye fabric prints, beads, gold and silver jewellery and locally made hand woven baskets. There are larger markets at Serrekunda, Bakau and, the most famous of all, Banjul’s Albert Market.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Despite the influence of tourism in creating mass production of such art, there are some really beautiful original good quality handmade items, such as leather hand bags and shoes, hand woven cloths or solid silver jewellery but you will have to search for them. Special</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">items will be made to order for you in two or three days but they are worth the wait. Watch out for dipped silver bangles! Mostly these can be found being peddled on the beach or by street vendors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You have to be prepared for the haggle in the markets and also be prepared to do a lot of hard bargaining, the price is always negotiable! So it depend on “your luck” as to the price you pay for any item … Our advice is to start with about 1/3 of the asking price</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">then, depending on your bargaining skills and your common sense, it is up to you how much you pay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">DON‘T TAKE OFFENCE AT AN EXTORTIONATE PRICE …the starting price is not meant to offend or to “rip you off”!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bargaining is part of the way of life, and is meant to be part of the fun! It‘s part of the culture and should be treated light-heartedly. In the same vein the Vendor will not really take offence at your low offer even if he/she make out they are, if you cannot agree and you walk away “9 times out of 10” they will call you back …if they are not interested in your offer … then your offer was TOO LOW!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you can‘t cope with the bargaining most hotels and gift shops will have fixed price</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">items for sale. You will expect to pay a little more for the convenience but sometimes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">you may find a better selection and quality items than the local market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
</span><br />
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</div>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-26506792523522404172010-04-02T04:16:00.002-09:002010-04-02T04:16:00.207-09:00Gambia Restaurants<div><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">No holiday is complete without good food! One of The Gambia’s best kept secret is the vast variety of restaurants. The Gambia is a mixing pot of culinary delights, you will find food from all parts of the world such as Chinese, Indian, Thai. African, Afro-American,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jamaican. British, Italian, French, Lebanese and even Moroccan. Quality speaks for its self so to find the best restaurant ask your Rep for the most well established places to eat:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Kotu and Kololi </b>offer a quieter atmosphere for a more relaxed holiday, fewer bars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and restaurants more modest entertainment with a couple of bars with live music</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">playing tracks from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and Karaoke Nights.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Luigi’s Pizza & Pasta House: is located on Palma Rima Rd, Kotu Beach.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Renowned for it‘s “Good Food” the menu has a wide selection of Italian and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">British food. Set on 2 floors, the second floor balcony offers a relaxed atmosphere</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">overlooking the sea. It‘s a great place to watch the sun go down! and on the ground</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">floor is an ideal place for families offering kids menu and play area. Open all day from</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8am serving full English breakfast, lunch and evening meals till 11.30pm. Kids meals</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Senegambia is the busiest area offering many bars, restaurants and night</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">clubs. It is one of the best places for people looking for an exciting night life. “The</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Senegambia Strip” really comes to life after dark with an array of bars playing live</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">music, karaoke, big screen sports TV and many fast food outlets.<b> </b></span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Cheerz </b>offers a great friendly atmosphere with all that you would expect from a family run business, situated at the top of Senegambia Strip on the High Rd. There are a number of</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">night clubs in the area which play ear-splitting modern music as well as reggae</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">sounds. They normally get going after midnight; the entrance fees are reasonable at</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">all the nightclubs, charging D100/D250 entrance fee. The cheaper night clubs are</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">frequented by (Bumpsters) locals youths looking to make “a friend” and tag along,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">so do go along with someone you know. For the “night owl” <b>Quality Catering</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">are open 24 hours on the corner of the Senegambia Junction for a quick snack after</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">dancing the night away. Always clean and freshly made while you wait!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
</span><br />
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</div>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-11356895591333157092010-03-25T04:37:00.000-09:002010-03-25T04:37:18.343-09:00Gambia Local Food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSVcOxiSJuUrAFLqLggtaLwIyvzwwitTe5Y6OmxQqF8WMNW9vEmp9834NRbqhA3fo-ZFuWnjHq3UmvqWUukMfqGbbeNAsie4se8l0yOjkIhPodK-u6byDR3h3slzSSwDR776YMvCOJzrN/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSVcOxiSJuUrAFLqLggtaLwIyvzwwitTe5Y6OmxQqF8WMNW9vEmp9834NRbqhA3fo-ZFuWnjHq3UmvqWUukMfqGbbeNAsie4se8l0yOjkIhPodK-u6byDR3h3slzSSwDR776YMvCOJzrN/s320/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast5.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Local foods are worth trying. A word of warning, be prepared to eat a bit more than</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">“just a little spice” – Gambians like their food hot! The food is a melting pot for all the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">nations and tribes from the sub-regions who live in harmony and enjoy sharing food</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">from all cultures. If you interact with local people don‘t be surprised to be invited to a</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">compound to share a meal as the Gambian culture is very friendly and hospitable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Food is always shared, normally a group will eat from one bowl. As a guest you will be offered a spoon and sometimes your own plate! It is said you will not argue with someone</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">you share a bowl of food with! Fish plays a major part in Gambian cuisine due to the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">variety of fish available in both river and sea. Oysters fresh from the creeks make a quick</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">and easy stew, Ebeh is made from an amazing array of ingredients including smoked fish,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">crabs, oysters and fish eggs amongst other things. Benachin meaning “one pot” is the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">equivalent of an Italian risotto or a Spanish paella. The beach bars are the best place to</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">find many of the local tasty dishes. Some are better than others so choose wisely. Some</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">bars don’t have electricity or running water, so keep this in mind when ordering food!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Nefertiti Beach Bar, Banjul offers a great location with a fresh menu local food and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">snacks daily and Kotu Point Beach Bar, Kotu offers a B-B-Q every Saturday lunch time,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">join in the fun, come Jamming with Lamin and try your hand at drumming!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">The most popular are Wonjo and Baobab. Wonjo juice is made from the dried red flowers of the Sorrel, which are boiled with sugar to make a refreshing, sweet drink full of Vitamin C. Baobab juice is made from the fruit of the Baobab tree. The fruit is soaked in water, sieved and the seeds extracted. The pulp is then mixed with a little sugar to make the base juice. Other ingredients can be added according to taste; the most popular are milk and coconut, but it is also tasty with mango, papaya or banana – making a thick natural smoothie. Both Wonjo and Baobab are very nutritious, healthy and with a unique flavour. They also make a wonderful cocktail when mixed together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://baobab-supply.blogspot.com/">Great African Secret</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Locally people use these drinks as regular source of nutrition, in Europe it had been forgotten. During World War 2 it was given to soldiers in bread to prevent scurvy. Recently rediscovered it is being branded as a superfood of the future. It has been clinically proven that it is a pro-biotic with 5 times more vitamin C than an orange and twice as much more calcium than a glass off milk as well as containing antioxidants and Omega 3-6-9.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-63717320178652325312010-03-22T05:46:00.008-09:002010-03-22T05:46:00.203-09:00Gambia Music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft-r5PkpbVhR0bQNIQKCjhWJJPJuBRA7mvAHcJwrYHBsTRxWyJVprEC_6zHyAls3Mi1ngUSL1Sv0B6dooiOJi-Shf78LRsaoSszb-62yyTymmL-TEMgrvUPmnmxx0Yx2yZYtc-iU78pVe/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft-r5PkpbVhR0bQNIQKCjhWJJPJuBRA7mvAHcJwrYHBsTRxWyJVprEC_6zHyAls3Mi1ngUSL1Sv0B6dooiOJi-Shf78LRsaoSszb-62yyTymmL-TEMgrvUPmnmxx0Yx2yZYtc-iU78pVe/s320/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast3.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Music plays an important part of Gambian culture: “The drum” made of carved</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">wood and goatskin seems a simple instrument, but use of the drum is not limited to</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">musical entertainment, such as in music from the Americas or Europe. It has a serious</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">application in many societies across the continent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Many West African tribes are well known for their use of drumming in daily activities and special events and a native speaker of a language can often perceive an actual message in the music. This effect also forms the basis of drum languages (talking drums). In days gone by drumming was used as a way of communicating news from village to village, for example to inform members of their respective tribes about major news, such as a death, funeral, meeting, or celebration within the tribe. In the past it was used as a warning of imminent attack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The drum is the sign of life – its beat is the heartbeat of the community. Such is the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">power of the drum to evoke emotions, to touch the souls of those who hear its rhythms.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The beating of the drum is an opportunity to give one another a sense of belonging and of</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">solidarity. It is a time to connect with each other, to be part of that collective rhythm of the life in which young and old, rich and poor, men and women are all invited to contribute to the society.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Traditional music is mostly functional in nature, there are for example, many different<br />
kinds of work songs, some of the drumming that goes on in the middle of the day even<br />
helps women and men of the tribe get daily chores done more quickly as the drums allow<br />
them to follow a rhythm while they work, Ceremonial or religious music accompanies<br />
childbirth, marriage, hunting, and even political activities.<br />
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Ceremonial music will often be accompanied by the Balafone and the Kora, which<br />
produces a harp-like sound. The player uses the thumb and index finger of both hands to<br />
pluck the strings in polyrhythmic patterns. The combination of instruments used depends<br />
on the tribe. Male griots, or praise singers, are born into the profession. They most often<br />
act as a solo or duo instrumentalists and are traditionally heard at weddings and infant<br />
naming ceremonies. They attend the ceremonies to bring good luck with their songs and<br />
historical recitations. In some areas they may form part of a larger group that may include<br />
Kora, Calabash, Flute and Tamo Drums. The griot or “Jali” society acted as historians,<br />
advisors, arbitrators, praise singers and storytellers and essentially these musicians were<br />
walking history books, preserving ancient stories and traditions through song. Their<br />
inherited tradition was passed down through generations. They were said to have deep<br />
connections to spiritual, social, or political powers through their music and speech. The<br />
talking drums (Tamo) are some of the oldest instruments used by West African griots<br />
and their history can be traced back to the ancient Ghanaian empire. Many griots have<br />
developed a highly sophisticated genre of music centred on the talking drum<br />
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<b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
<br />
</div></span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-39673624608736585982010-03-10T05:38:00.006-09:002010-03-10T05:38:00.388-09:00Bijilo Forest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDQl1nrTsItrd-OWbGWO3hP3mujdi2Rv1WYSNWSllMpkVnwoURdu5y_TflZ_6VmP2evFEMixE9ZW9vPeGFmN9wYJPhmi76fACx3sjEXSrkmaLtDRhPgHw53XnxPweSUJSwFY6dZ1VqnjS/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDQl1nrTsItrd-OWbGWO3hP3mujdi2Rv1WYSNWSllMpkVnwoURdu5y_TflZ_6VmP2evFEMixE9ZW9vPeGFmN9wYJPhmi76fACx3sjEXSrkmaLtDRhPgHw53XnxPweSUJSwFY6dZ1VqnjS/s320/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast4.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bijilo Forest is host to over 130 species of birds such as the Red-necked Falcon, Grey Hornbill,Senegal Coucal and various Bee-eaters There are also 4 primate species, the Patas monkey, Green Vervet monkeys, Red Colobus and the Galago or Bushbaby, that inhabit the park.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Please take notice of the signs asking visitors not to feed the monkeys – as this</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Among the flora are lilies, wild orchids, salt-tolerant vines, magnificent silk cotton trees,</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">palms and the odd-looking baobab tree (sometimes called the upside-down tree).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
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</div>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-38254069188934420282010-03-02T05:32:00.004-09:002010-03-02T05:32:00.511-09:00Abuko Nature Reserve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVBzS4LRJkNHILMH_wVsnW6Iqi6M8DrumGaWq26vY86JhwgRkxLMj0bxeJPLNLHguoTVWUtoTdONeMiyIR5jYvl97cr15VGtNWP7fXzOu4uByXWXEGJtFRZwZgbjUpkV6kPBC5kP7AvOn/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_abuko.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVBzS4LRJkNHILMH_wVsnW6Iqi6M8DrumGaWq26vY86JhwgRkxLMj0bxeJPLNLHguoTVWUtoTdONeMiyIR5jYvl97cr15VGtNWP7fXzOu4uByXWXEGJtFRZwZgbjUpkV6kPBC5kP7AvOn/s320/gambia_holidays_abuko.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Abuko Nature Reserve is one of the oldest established reserves in the Gambia.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">An evergreen forest gallery follows the course of the Lamin Stream and covers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">approximately 1/3 of the reserve area. Efforts are being concentrated on maintaining the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">winding bush trails, bird photo hides and animal orphanage as well as the boundary, to</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">prevent encroachment by people and cattle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are three small pools in the reserve, the biggest being the Bamboo Pool. This freshwater pond and its vicinity are a great location to spot crocodiles and birds. Abuko is within easy reach by taxi from any of the main coastal holiday resorts. It is an ideal first stop for birdwatchers, animal enthusiasts and tourists in general. There are designated guides on site to help you find animals and birds while on the forest trail – a tip is always appreciated though not mandatory!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Abuko’s area was extended from 188 to 259 acres in 1978 and, with the help of the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">WWF, the reserve was enclosed in a 2.5 metre fence. It is one of six protected wildlife</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">management parks in Gambia and covers an area of 105 hectares (roughly 2 sq. km).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bijilo Forest Park, is a small rainforest nature reserve located on a cliff edge on</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the beach and within easy walking distance of the Senegambia strip. It is an ideal place</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for eco-tourists and birdwatchers staying in the nearby Kairaba and Senegambia hotels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-20029329665201311572010-02-22T05:28:00.004-09:002010-02-22T05:28:00.148-09:00Gambia Birds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMD8gVx1qTQZ1jVuwMqEwAZEe6Dg-ykBn0V9G2ruFv7OaUSvdm8DaPEU8q_BKMQvbG0_RPe5QD3jo-WIEwczu6D78N1c14esOXkQ3ro_wJjJa8fbEGQQTuaoeBQBMXBqE_2kvHFMMZ4hBk/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_birds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMD8gVx1qTQZ1jVuwMqEwAZEe6Dg-ykBn0V9G2ruFv7OaUSvdm8DaPEU8q_BKMQvbG0_RPe5QD3jo-WIEwczu6D78N1c14esOXkQ3ro_wJjJa8fbEGQQTuaoeBQBMXBqE_2kvHFMMZ4hBk/s320/gambia_holidays_birds.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Seasoned ornithologists and Africa birding novices alike will find tours of The Gambia to be extremely rewarding. Since 1985 British ornithologist Clive Barlow has lived in West Africa, studying and caring for the birdlife – and so tours are available using the best current scouting information and 20+ years of West African birding experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-44036908442515487942010-02-02T05:18:00.002-09:002010-02-02T05:18:00.539-09:00Gambia Animal Welfare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OS5mp5eGwX0tk3C4qROaUim1Vu_cWC7IEABDqlklp7koF9LEmcEajM_GaNdGOmraoaRc7RceDBuWZjwUZbIAOBGq-OrcAMoSGrambVKYtzWI-gCZD9WmRCKFXC-gsuqLj_gdoMfMTijR/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_animal_welfare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OS5mp5eGwX0tk3C4qROaUim1Vu_cWC7IEABDqlklp7koF9LEmcEajM_GaNdGOmraoaRc7RceDBuWZjwUZbIAOBGq-OrcAMoSGrambVKYtzWI-gCZD9WmRCKFXC-gsuqLj_gdoMfMTijR/s320/gambia_holidays_animal_welfare.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The welfare of Animals in and around the tourist areas are a big concern, not only for the prevention of the spread of disease but also to prevent unnecessary suffering. As part of responsible tourism, members of our association actively support Gambicats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and Dogs, by way of providing accommodation and funds for overseas vets to conduct regular neutering programs and sponsor feeding during the low season when food is scarce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">GambiCats and Dogs are a UK based charity which was formed in 1998 to help improve</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the lives of stray cats and dogs in The Gambia. Their objective was to humanely control</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">the cat and dog population around the hotel areas. Periodically they will arrange vets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">from Europe to visit The Gambia at their own cost and voluntarily conduct neutering</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">programmes along with the local vets. All neutered cats have their left ear tipped and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">dogs ears are notched, which is an internationally agreed method for further recognition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The dogs are micro-chipped and given anti-rabies injections. The Department of Livestock</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Services have endorsed these method as a responsible and humane measures to control</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">stray animals. Since support for the charity has grown there have been a number of</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cat Cafe’s and Dog’s Diner’s opened in some of the hotels where the cats and dogs are</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">regularly fed and the guest can visit. If you are interested in the welfare of the animals</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ask at the reception if the Hotel supports Gambicats and Dogs. They will have their</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">brochures which will give you more information of their work. There is a permanent team</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">of Gambian staff on the ground, lead by Dodou Bojang, who do their best to feed and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ensure the welfare of the cats and beach dogs all year round, especially during the low</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">season when the tourists go home and food is scarce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you would like to help with a donation please contact them on:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mobile: 9900756 Tel: 4463251 or go to their web site: <b><a href="http://www.gambicats.org.uk/">www.gambicats.org.uk</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">PLEASE DO NOT TAKE FOOD FROM THE BREAKFAST ROOMS TO FEED ANIMALS.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Member Hotels will give them food from the waste of the Restaurant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-63311111754467187212010-01-28T05:04:00.002-09:002010-01-28T05:04:00.686-09:00Tourism and Travel Association<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDwG36yY8c3HFSgtwGCieOotNBf78muyxGtbY8cn3FHKy06edqk7f4NPX6jZwhTUpMyvQAf_PU-R14CqETGF53yvJ-T08vVeHy7iPhEoE6o2saVbdBqJ00kfY_daCqcb9pOAYW610XIQ8/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDwG36yY8c3HFSgtwGCieOotNBf78muyxGtbY8cn3FHKy06edqk7f4NPX6jZwhTUpMyvQAf_PU-R14CqETGF53yvJ-T08vVeHy7iPhEoE6o2saVbdBqJ00kfY_daCqcb9pOAYW610XIQ8/s320/gambia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast2.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">What is the Tourism and Travel Association?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Tourism and Travel Association was originally formed as the Association of</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ground Tour Operators to ensure the safe passage of visitors in The Gambia.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The TTAG has since opened its doors to other sectors of the Tourist Industry such as</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">restaurants, bars, equipment hirers and shops. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our aim is to work together to offer a better service and to improve standards and safety to the highest levels which are required for the modern day traveller. Working closely with the Gambian Tourist Authorities and other associations such as the Gambia Hotel Association, Association of Small Scale Enterprise in Tourism and Responsible Tourism Partnership, we are able to improve our services and quality of product.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Our objectives are:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To promote co-operation, encourage high standards, discipline and professional</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">conduct, also to provide a central organisation of tourism enterprises in The Gambia.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To co-operate with any organisation both national and international whose aims and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">objectives are identical to those of The Association.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To promote and develop the welfare and interest of The Association.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To increase the volume of tourism to The Gambia and the sub-region.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To improve services offered to tourists within the field of operation of the members in</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">particular and other fields in general.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Communicate with people not connected with tourism to give them a better</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">understanding</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">of the industry.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To encourage fund raising projects in the association with tourists to improve facilities</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for the Gambian public and generally to engage in charitable projects self help projects</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for the improvement of Gambians.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• Improve co-operation among the members bearing in mind that the members are</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">independent</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">bodies free to carry on their business as they deem fit according to the</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Code of Conduct of The Association.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To strongly lobby the relevant authorities to ensure that The Association is not affected</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">by individuals or companies operating similar activities in an unlawful manner without</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">proper permits or licences.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">• To establish a good relation with the Department of State for Tourism and other</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">authorities.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-13021023917510713672010-01-16T04:55:00.002-09:002010-01-16T04:55:00.802-09:00The Gambia- Smileing Faces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPinrxKqJUvp_sLG2JlGksbkk8qE-gmAMSYeb9wzJ2L8ZnKpLMTwWitWhaVTqIYOaN0DesKJ1zK6sapeQ-ygRoAMITxVNo2z9IwOxq4fOybmOBde40rdU2CrOjZH6IEqHzBPASimb9bOiT/s1600-h/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPinrxKqJUvp_sLG2JlGksbkk8qE-gmAMSYeb9wzJ2L8ZnKpLMTwWitWhaVTqIYOaN0DesKJ1zK6sapeQ-ygRoAMITxVNo2z9IwOxq4fOybmOBde40rdU2CrOjZH6IEqHzBPASimb9bOiT/s320/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Gambia is a peaceful country with many smiling faces. The population is 90%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Muslim and 10% Christian and other religions. The different ethnic and religious</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">groups live alongside each other in harmony and celebrate each other’s holidays and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">festivals and even inter-marry freely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Gambia is a developing country with a good track record of economic growth in</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">recent years. The main sources of revenue for Gambia is groundnuts (peanuts), and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">fishing and agriculture still provide a living for most Gambians. For the past ten years</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">tourism has been the fastest growing sector in the economy, providing more than</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">30% of the GDP. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You as our guest are highly valued and it is our business to make</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">your stay a pleasurable one. We are always interested in your opinions to help us build and improve our service. We hope you will find this guide helpful and we most sincerely wish</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">you a very pleasant stay in the Gambia!<br />
Country code +220<br />
<b>Useful Contacts</b><br />
If you have any problems or complaints, you can contact one of the following:<br />
• Gambia Tourist Authority Head Office, Kotu <b>Tel: 4462491</b><br />
• GTA Quality Control Office Senegambia <b>Tel: 4463678</b><br />
• Tourism Security Unit Head Office Senegambia<b> Tel:4463676</b><br />
• Tourism and Travel Association Head Office <b>Tel: 4462601/2</b><br />
<b>www.ttag.gm—info@ttaggambia.com</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:<br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
info@luigiscomplex.com<br />
www.luigis.gm/<br />
Tel +220 4460280<br />
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</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-69927072151287662892010-01-01T04:45:00.007-09:002010-01-01T04:45:00.370-09:00Gambia Culture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyhbnTDs0ikq2Qx_dSg6zJc4p2EJri-y23D1qnGrJldC4iAMVVDj2bnYpyOOixRJ8CgIjH6WPM2v3p-7T_q8WEUUXRIelf2ciZrh7kKyu2lTsxhyphenhyphenqh6WBIIEA5gbjzAli4WbRwaBlssV1/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_culture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyhbnTDs0ikq2Qx_dSg6zJc4p2EJri-y23D1qnGrJldC4iAMVVDj2bnYpyOOixRJ8CgIjH6WPM2v3p-7T_q8WEUUXRIelf2ciZrh7kKyu2lTsxhyphenhyphenqh6WBIIEA5gbjzAli4WbRwaBlssV1/s320/gambia_holidays_culture.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We have compiled this weblog to create a better understanding of your holiday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">destination, to give an insight into its rich history and culture and to let you know</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">what is acceptable in Gambian society and what is not. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Please spare a few minutes to read on – especially if this is your first visit. You will find important information along with some interesting stories based on facts and history, and some which stem from legend and personal beliefs … peoples opinions may differ.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Most importantly please remember although the official language in The Gambia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">is English this does not mean everyone speaks it fluently. As you read on you will</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">learn there are several different tribes, each with their own language. Many children</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">have very little schooling and even less interaction with visitors please be patient</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">with the local people as they won’t all have a good understanding. Speak slowly if</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">someone is having difficulty understanding you. Many people</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">have a habit of saying “YES” when they don’t understand – this is a way of</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">avoiding embarrassment in their culture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Contact details and Reservations:</b><br />
Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
<b>info@luigiscomplex.com</b><br />
<b>www.luigis.gm/</b><br />
<b>Tel +220 4460280</b><br />
</span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-30103202315048814342009-12-29T07:02:00.007-09:002009-12-29T07:02:00.653-09:00Health Benefits of Baobab<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv27dcB35HwRfLeWrYFo5-Ter8CSv1Iasalrwl5OPge_2hkPoybNQOm9-i_COO09hBcWOo8KdUN1DdhrASt7jWk0x2z4jgOQLGs1M1RZdAKwMNz0CzS4chl8W-3JW5MGJFko6bszhfHdfI/s1600-h/gambia_holidays_baobab1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv27dcB35HwRfLeWrYFo5-Ter8CSv1Iasalrwl5OPge_2hkPoybNQOm9-i_COO09hBcWOo8KdUN1DdhrASt7jWk0x2z4jgOQLGs1M1RZdAKwMNz0CzS4chl8W-3JW5MGJFko6bszhfHdfI/s320/gambia_holidays_baobab1.jpeg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">British chefs should start thinking about recipes that make use of the <a href="http://baobab-supply.blogspot.com/search/label/baobab%20medicine">African baobab fruit</a>, after the European Commission gave the green light on the use of its pulp in the UK.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The powdery pulp of the fruit, which is famously used to make the liqueur Amarula, is nutritionally high in vitamin C, calcium, iron and antioxidants, which makes it perfect for use in smoothies, cereal bars, jams and as a fruit filling. Gambians have long used the fruit pulp as a traditional food for pregnant women and children, due to its nutritious content, and is mixed with water to make refreshing drinks and as a baking ingredient.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://baobab-supply.blogspot.com/search/label/baobab%20medicine">Baobab as a Super Food</a> contains Sterols saponins and triterpenes. Studies were carried out in the laboratory showed that doses between 400 and 800 mg/kg determine a marked anti-inflammatory effect. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Probiotic products are living microbial food supplements, which beneficially affect the host animal by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of beneficial micro flora improving its intestinal microbial balance. Tests carried out by Adesanya et al. (1988) showed that the pulp could be used to treat sickle cell anemia, as it showed considerable antisickling activity. Tannins, mucilage, cellulose, citric acid and other typical constituents of the fruit pulp may be responsible for its effect against diarrhea. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In traditional pharmacopoeia, it is used as an intestinal regulator, prevention and treatment of gastric and IBS disorders, osteoporosis, varicose veins, dysentery, haemoptysis, small pox, measles, hemorrhoids, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-diarrheal, anti-oxidant, excellent source of dietary fibers, analgesic, hepatoprotective febrifuge anti-diabetic and antipyretic activities.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Luigis Complex for the best Gambian self-catering apartments, serviced flats, beachside accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurant and eco-tourism excursions.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Relax and enjoy your Gambia Holidays with us!<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>info@luigiscomplex.com</b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Tel +220 4460280</b><br />
</div></span>Gambia Tourismhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16744187150109594978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1701992459665409457.post-39264964871331963302009-12-25T12:57:00.000-09:002009-12-25T12:57:06.937-09:00Luigis Annual Christmas Dinner Celebrations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NQk5m965KMa_s6JyHv4xnsEqqr9-i3BswdhAww5_8KVBYzAQwqzsW7aVTsjYtTd1xQKJoTEFhFshIj0K9a_Oq-Z2zN2nqZJnjgSj5OMlJgtHADKDrBeXOSYvgAeUhR9VJXgYN1L6KjTD/s1600-h/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NQk5m965KMa_s6JyHv4xnsEqqr9-i3BswdhAww5_8KVBYzAQwqzsW7aVTsjYtTd1xQKJoTEFhFshIj0K9a_Oq-Z2zN2nqZJnjgSj5OMlJgtHADKDrBeXOSYvgAeUhR9VJXgYN1L6KjTD/s320/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast4.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIG57jK1VJHx5UVva8jUmhSBC-Z88HKrr7R3AUm0SblFYebm5oicXJycLDACqjzJHkLzNkOlxWx3DzwJtTNxRiiuVVScMDA3paOdoLiQe1Im66ZD-d7AVnIoaiMietTH9PiQxAxVEIK0j/s1600-h/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIG57jK1VJHx5UVva8jUmhSBC-Z88HKrr7R3AUm0SblFYebm5oicXJycLDACqjzJHkLzNkOlxWx3DzwJtTNxRiiuVVScMDA3paOdoLiQe1Im66ZD-d7AVnIoaiMietTH9PiQxAxVEIK0j/s320/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast7.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDoB65LZG1kobWvU0kw52VavtKT-RofrhXh39PwuLwFMicjsH-02D6Iuy24ERKDeEiiydEzE7iq5k370AZ1CWmFQR28EZcnV_OW4nPdIBmlWNXTAbasEN7FcjBsbfu5jJU2nfWSqftwIg/s1600-h/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDoB65LZG1kobWvU0kw52VavtKT-RofrhXh39PwuLwFMicjsH-02D6Iuy24ERKDeEiiydEzE7iq5k370AZ1CWmFQR28EZcnV_OW4nPdIBmlWNXTAbasEN7FcjBsbfu5jJU2nfWSqftwIg/s320/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast8.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHKchuLBWgMKxs6HHdo1tMMNxiUZJniIVslmhyphenhyphen3EB3ISI__VNnO3m_E4mIGFwfc1oqcZ33hta3SwZHMm49iFJnwjTnF6XsCPjrJXYTbyoR6onlzwKW8OycK3CcLDGUC42KK6lgMM5GIb2/s1600-h/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHKchuLBWgMKxs6HHdo1tMMNxiUZJniIVslmhyphenhyphen3EB3ISI__VNnO3m_E4mIGFwfc1oqcZ33hta3SwZHMm49iFJnwjTnF6XsCPjrJXYTbyoR6onlzwKW8OycK3CcLDGUC42KK6lgMM5GIb2/s320/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast9.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7PgmBdM2pFLuA_rpRadHcfc94pftvnOjawVGcobPpu_qnC8aZnWwyQiX5KijGUM-n4BGqYFvXgBYNMLunfG77NnVf_mjBd6DSrSQPV7fR4bqffQ2inAYQyK7xGDHNMKyrZxEK0WBDH2I/s1600-h/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7PgmBdM2pFLuA_rpRadHcfc94pftvnOjawVGcobPpu_qnC8aZnWwyQiX5KijGUM-n4BGqYFvXgBYNMLunfG77NnVf_mjBd6DSrSQPV7fR4bqffQ2inAYQyK7xGDHNMKyrZxEK0WBDH2I/s320/ga,bia_holidays_bed_and_breakfast10.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Christmas traditions were being replayed at Luigis Complex as they invited friends, customers and staff to celebrate the sprit of Christmas at their annual traditional Christmas dinner.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Janine Franssen, 36, was diagnosed with renal failure last year and told she urgently needed a kidney transplant as her's was functioning at only seven per cent of normal capacity.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">A scramble to find a suitable donor started and Janine was surgically fitted with equipment to allow for dialysis once her kidneys failed - which she has been told is inevitable.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">But after the discovery of the Baobab fruit, Janine's kidney function has improved and she has even been taken off the transplant list.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">She insists it is all down to drinking ground-up</span> <a href="http://baobab-supply.blogspot.com/search/label/baobab%20medicine">Baobab</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">in water, and said: "It feels like I have won the lottery."</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">After nine months of worrying about her failing kidneys she says she has a new outlook, although she is well aware she has not been cured.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The discovery of the fruit was made by her partner Mark who read an article about the Baobab's high concentration of vitamins and nutrients.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">They decided to import some to see if it could help Janine stay strong during the wait for a kidney donor.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The large, dry fruit has only been available in Europe since July last year.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">It is said to have around six times the vitamin C content of an orange, more iron than red meat, more magnesium than spinach as well as high levels of calcium and antioxidants.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">It is said that this makes it a valuable aid in the prevention and treatment of gastric and irritable bowel syndrome conditions, and effective for osteoporosis, varicose veins and even haemorrhoids.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Janine grinds it down and takes it with water in the morning and afternoon.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">The Clydebank woman said she was "astonished" at the difference baobab made, and she credits it with her kidney function now climbing to 20 per cent. Janine, who lives on Dumbarton Road, told the Post: "Mark said I should try it for a couple of months to see if it could increase my kidney function - buying me some time to get donor tests completed.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">"Within that first month I started to notice some changes like my hair and nails getting stronger.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">"The following week I had a hospital appointment to see where my kidney function was at and miraculously it had gone from seven per cent to twelve per cent. "I was amazed as was my consultant and, not only that, but my blood pressure and cholesterol had come down."</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Janine knows at some point she will need a kidney transplant - when her's succumbs to the illness she has had since 1994 - and her sisters Lesley and Annsophia, boyfriend Mark and close friend Christina have all now been tested for kidney donation.</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">But with her improvement she has been able to return to her work as an administration assistant - something unthinkable just 12 months ago.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Janine said: "I am under no illusions but I now have hope my kidneys will last a bit longer. My doctors reckon they will."</span><br />
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<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A talkative bird will not build a nest.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">By crawling, a child learns to stand.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Earth is but a marketplace; heaven is home.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Everybody loves a fool, but nobody wants him for a son.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The teeth that laugh are also those that bite.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When the music changes, so does the dance.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Silence is also speech.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A lobster loves water, but not when he's being cooked in it.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A rotten fish pollutes the whole kitchen.</span></span></h1><div><h1 style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If the dog is not at home, he barks not.</span></span></h1><div><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>A proud heart can survive a general failure because such a failure does not prick its pride.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Gambia’s minister for Tourism and Culture, Madam Nancy Njie has said that ongoing plans to transform the Gambia Hotel School are expected to transform the school into a regional centre of excellence.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Madam Njie said this yesterday at the graduation ceremony of 115 graduates of the hospitality school who have completed training in various aspects of the hospitality industry including Reception, Housekeeping, Restaurant and Bar and Cookery and Pastry, held at the school on MDI Road, Kanifing.<br />
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According to the minister, the Tourism and Culture ministry is committed to improving the the standard of service delivery in the hospitality industry. To do this, she said that government has a dream of transforming the Gambia Hotel School into a tourism and hospitality industry which will in the future become a regional centre of excellence for tourism and hospitality education.<br />
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She said that a World Bank-The Gambia growth and competitiveness project is currently conducting a survey on the transformation of the Hotel School, noting that upon completion, “this project would realize the full transformation of the Hotel school in to a regional centre of excellence for tourism and hospitality education.”<br />
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While calling on all stakeholders to support the achievement of these goals, Madam Njie also called on the graduating students to remain steadfast and be good role models in their professional pursuits. She then wished them success in their endeavours.<br />
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Delivering his annual report, Mr. David H. Joof, the principal of the School said that 115 students were graduating from the school, out of which 9 are from The Gambia Armed Forces. According to him, all of them had successfully completed their professional training and had fulfilled all the requirements for the award of certificates in their areas of specialization. He said among the 115 graduates, 21 are graduating as Receptionist, 27 students from the Housekeeping, 38 from the Restaurant and Bar and 29 from the Cookery and Pastry programmes.<br />
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He said these graduates had received both practical and theoretical training that had professionally prepared them for the delivery of standard quality services in the services industry.<br />
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He described the year 2009 as a turning point for the Hotel school, as it has culminated to the starting of the much needed management training programme, which started in July. He said in this initiative, 15 management staffs had been trained to the award of a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM), noting that with this undertaking, he had no doubts that it would bridge the gap for the management training needs of the industry.<br />
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He then commended the Spanish government for the support in the construction of a training hotel, as it would go a long way in providing training for young people who are interested in making a career in the hospitality industry. He also commended the government of The Gambia and the Tourism ministry for providing them the necessary support.<br />
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In his farewell address, Abdoulie Jallow, the president of the Hotel School students, said they are equipped professionally to be able to provide standard service to any hotel in The Gambia and elsewhere in the Diaspora. He said this graduation also gave them the opportunity to be able to render service to the hotels in order to be able to play their quarters in nation building.<br />
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He commended the teachers who left no stone unturned in impacting a sense of knowledge and good morals as well as providing them with a homeostatic atmosphere in the school as they bid farewell to each other.<br />
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“I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the principal and the entire staffs for their tireless support. They are wonderful and very experienced; they had our welfare at heart and assisted us immensely at work.” Jallow noted.<br />
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Advising his colleagues, Abdoulie Jallow said they owed moral responsibilities in preserving the good name of the school.<br />
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“As we are the ambassadors of the noble institution, we should be mindful of our conducts not to tarnish the image of the school.” He said.<br />
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He finally appealed to the hotel managers in the country to consider these graduates the moment they knock at their offices for employment.<br />
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“I am appealing to the hotel managers to take great care of the hotel school students during their attachment and consider them in terms of employment and promotions,” as he said the hotel industry is a service industry which depends on well trained staff who are not reluctant to serve with diligence and high honor.<br />
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Speaking at the occasion, the guest speaker, Dr. Saja Taal a renowned sociologist and lecturer at the University of The Gambia said quality education should be valued, because with the right productions in education, people would be able to make right choices for themselves. He opined that education has to be relevant to all walks of life.<br />
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Dr. Taal who noted that there is need for women to be active partakers of development processes challenged the various colleges operating in the country to give education which is relevant to present day challenges. He said that there should no longer be gender bias in the type of courses that ladies could enter for in colleges.<br />
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While stressing the need to provide females with technological knowledge, he also hinted that girls who shy away from courses like Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics form part of the major constraints militating against technological advancement of the female folk in our society. He finally implored the authorities that are in charge of providing education to ladies to train them in the arts of science as the country is in a hunger for female engineers, doctors and scientists and that the Vision 2020 depends on the country’s grasp of science and technology.</span></span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> The country over the years participated and continue to participate in series of fashion and beauty related competitions at both local and International level.The country is blessed with beautiful, intelligent, smart and creative young girls, who from the inception of fashion and beauty competitions continues to grab awards and other crowns which earned them titles of beauty queens thus the glory added to the good name of The Gambia as a nation.</span></span><br />
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Fatoumata Koroma, a graduate of Ndow's Coprehensive School and Mary A.A.Camphell,a fourth year Medical student at the University of The Gambia (UTG),who doubled as the 2009 crowned Miss UTG beauty queen were selected to represent The Gambia at the forth coming Miss ECOWAS peace pageant scheduled to take place on the 14th of November 2009 in the Nigerian City of Port Harcourt.</span></span><br />
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The November 4th beauty pageant is more than a mere beauty competition but to serve as an avenue for intelligence and creative exhibition for the selected participants who will be competing to become the peace ambasssadors of ECOWAS and other paece loving stakeholders both within and out side of Africa. This year's event is the second edition oragnised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the said River state of Nigeria. </span></span><br />
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The coveted Miss ECOWAS beauty pageant as it has always been the case with other beauty pageants aimed among other things towards promoting and strengthening the ideals of peace and the pace of development within the subregion of west Africa and beyond. The theme of this year's event is "</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Peace and Development in Diversity</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">". As the theme suggested, participants will be require to present peaceful messages that befitted the objectives of the programme.The venue has been choosen due to the relative and steady peace enjoyed in that state of Nigeria thus set it as an example for states to emulate.</span></span><br />
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A total of thirty (30) contestants two (2) drawn from each of the fifteen (15) member states of ECOWAS are expected to participate in the beauty and creative competition. Contestants are expected to participate in series of activities marking the programme such as exhibition of fashion and styles tenable at their country level. They will also participate in swimsuit competition, exhibition of elegance in their evening gowns among others.The eagle eye panel of judges for this event will look for nothing else in the participants beyond beauty, intelligence, personal charm and approachability.<br />
The team panel of judges would also consider confidence, self assured and the ability to have a sense of self control in a wide variety of settings. The lucky winner of this historic subregional beauty competition will be decorated ECOWAS peace Ambassador and would stand to sign series of contracts with the Subregional body as well as other stakeholders interested in promoting peace and development in ECOWAS member states and beyond.</span></span><br />
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The Gambia's participation to the ECOWAS peace pageant is coordinated by the famous Gomez Promotions in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Employment,the ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as a strong support from the Office of the president. The invitation for The Gambia's participation came through the Ministry of Trade,Industry and Employment to the Gomez promotions. The two Gambian contestants described by many as intelligent, beautiful and little creative queens are expected to leave the Gambia on the 28th of October to Ghana for a short and precise stay.</span></span><br />
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From there they would be travelling to the Nigerian River state of Port Harcourt on the 30th of October for two weeks prior to the day of the contest schedule for the 14th of November 2009. George Gomez, Coordinator of the Gomez promotions, in a chat with the Arts and Culture anchorman in his GNOC office along the Bertiling High way, spoke extensively about the prospect of the Gambian delegates to win the competition. "I have no doubt that our delegation to the ECOWAS beauty competition will emerge winners.They got all what a beauty contestants need. They have the comportment, intelligence and creativity as well as the command of the language.Our delegation is second to none",George Gomez explained in an excited spirit filled with love for beauty and creativity.</span></span><br />
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The famous Gomez promotion boss,as part of efforts meant to put his points across with clear cut precision made extensive reference to success stories registered by Gambians in the world of beauty and fashion industry. He recalled the first ECOWAS beauty competition held in The Gambia in 1999 and won by a Gambian lady in the name of Amie faye as a success story and the first Peace Message beauty competition organised by ECOWAS last year in the Nigerian River State of Port Harcourt, where the Gambia representative in the name of Amie Ceesay won the best peace message.</span></span><br />
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Mr Gomez further recalled numerous beauty competitions held in The Gambia and organised by different organisations and institutions such as the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC),the Gomez promotion among other things is geared towards promoting and sustaining the spirit of beauty and fashion industry in the country. He revealed plans to organise what he called the Miss Hotleg UK scheduled to take place in December 2009 to be followed by the first ever Miss world Hotleg,where competent Gambians can participate.</span></span><br />
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As part of activities geared towards the successful hosting of the sub-regional festival, the organising committee of the festival recently paid a courtesy call on Momodou Joof, director general of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), in his Banjul office. Joof received the committee comprising artists and journalists, on behalf of Madam Nancy Njie, minister of Tourism and Culture and the NCAC.<br />
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Yuspalkala, a renowned artist and coordinator of the Banjul Fine Arts festival, gave a detailed overview of the festival, its aims and objectives as well as its perceived impact on The Gambian arts and culture. Yuspalkala told DG Joof that the meeting was meant to brief officials of the ministry and the centre about the festival and to inform them of their desire to work with them. He added that the program will bring together participants from The Gambia, Senegal, Mali, and other countries in the sub-region and beyond.<br />
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"The festival aims to promote the development and preservation of the spirit of arts and culture in The Gambia, and to explore the potentials of both young and experienced artists. The programme is also meant to serve both as a meeting point for the participating artists and a breeding ground for prospective ones," he explained to the NCAC director general. As a mark of appreciation, Yuspalkala, on behalf of the organising committee, presented the symbol of the festival to Madam Nancy Njie through Momodou Joof.<br />
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Ebrima Jobarteh, manager of the Kanbeng Traditional Dance Group of Brikama, Western Region (WR), spoke at length on the role of artists in any given community. Jobarteh expressed the hope that the Banjul Fine Arts festival will be a success. "The Gambia, as a developing country needs such programmes to boost the morales of artists and arts lovers. Artists contribute significantly towards human, political and economic development of communities," he said. For his part, Momodou Joof thanked the committee for the visit. He described the idea as a step in the right direction and assured the organising committee of the support of both his Centre and the Culture ministry. </span></b></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">he Gambia 2009-2010 tourists’ season opened Thursday at the Banjul International Airport with the arrival of the first batch of more than 200 tourists from Sweden and Denmark.</span><br />
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<b><div class="spip"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most holiday makers coming to the Gambia come mainly from the United Kingdom and the Scandinavian countries.</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="spip"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Speaking to journalist shortly after the arrival of the tourists, Morten Evensen, the area manager for Thomas Cook (a tour operator) said even though the world economic crisis will impact negatively on tourism, he was convinced that this year’s tourist season will be slightly better for the Gambia than predictions made by sceptics. He said the Gambia was a cheap destination and that will attract several tourists from Scandinavia.</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="spip"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He revealed that his company plans to bring more than 600 tourists to the Gambia every week. He said the bookings they have for this year’s season were promising.</span></span><br />
</div><div class="spip"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lamin Saho, the marketing director at the Gambia Tourism Authority, said they were facing several challenges as a result of the global economic crisis, but he was quick to add that they are now exploring new markets like Russia and Nigeria.</span></span><br />
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