La Sape dress-up parade

Mix bold coloured suits, hats, ties, shoes and canes to match a colour theme, then strut a street-parade rhythm and be judged by neighbours for harmony and daring.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Congo.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Modern Heritage (1800 to today), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Africa: Sahel, West and Central.