Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissement of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932.
Overview
La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.[1] Among other art, craft, and urban culture exhibitions and events, la Biscuiterie has hosted the 2010 edition of the World Festival of Black Arts.[2]
References
- ^ Fesman, Dakar: la sfida del terzo Festival Mondial des Arts Nègres
- ^ "World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures, Day 1". Archived from the original on 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
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