Dance & Expression

Traditional dances in Mali mark key life events—births, marriages, initiations. Movements are symbolic, spiritual, and community-centered. Different ethnic groups (like the Dogon and Bambara) have unique dances that preserve ancestral identity.


Architecture & Sacred Spaces

The Great Mosque of Djenné—built entirely of mud—is a UNESCO site and symbol of Sahelian architecture. Ancient cities like Timbuktu once served as centers of Islamic scholarship, home to priceless pieces