2026 edition — Tanda

One day to play, learn and look ahead together

On 21 November 2026, Tanda welcomes the villages of Gontougo for a day designed as a journey: from the morning kick-off to the evening celebration, each highlight feeds the next.

Saturday 21 November 2026Tanda, Gontougo — exact venue to be confirmed

21.11edition date

4highlights throughout the day

7simultaneous activities

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Programme of the day

How 21 November will unfold

Provisional programme, subject to change. Final times will be published here and shared on our social media.

Morningtimes to be confirmed

Welcome and kick-off

The arrival of the village delegations sets the tone: a day of pride and togetherness.

Welcome and registration of delegations
Opening ceremony and presentation of the motto
First matches of the inter-village tournament
Opening of the Children’s Village

Middaytimes to be confirmed

Learn and exchange

While the tournament continues, the training and dialogue spaces welcome young people.

BI-WÔRI Leadership Academy sessions
Practical workshops: CVs, interviews, employment
BI-WÔRI Gontougo Youth Network meet-ups

Afternoontimes to be confirmed

Inspire and build

The festival gives the floor to those moving the region forward.

“Women Leaders of Gontougo” panel
BI-WÔRI Startup pitches and jury deliberation
Football tournament finals

Eveningtimes to be confirmed

Celebrate together

The day ends as it began: in unity.

Trophy ceremony and Startup awards
Cultural performances from the villages
Festive closing and the “Let us stay together” pledge

Venue

Tanda, the beating heart of the festival

The seat of a department in the Gontougo region, Tanda is the birthplace of BI-WÔRI. The exact location of the pitches and festival spaces will be announced closer to the event.

In time, this map will also show the participating villages, making the festival’s local roots visible.

Practical information

Plan your visit

Access

The festival is largely free or at a symbolic price. Activities that require an application need prior registration.

Getting to Tanda

Transport information from Bondoukou, Abidjan and surrounding villages: to be completed by the logistics committee.

Health and safety

First-aid services and security staff will be on site. Remember to stay hydrated.

Families

The Children’s Village welcomes the youngest in a supervised space at the heart of the festival.

Accessibility

Reserved spaces and assistance are planned for people with reduced mobility (details to be confirmed).

Accommodation

A list of recommended accommodation in and around Tanda will be published soon.

Practical questions

Do I need to register to attend?

Not as a spectator. Yes for tournament delegations, the Leadership Academy, the Startup competition and volunteering. See the forms.

Can the programme change?

Yes. This programme is provisional; the final version will be published on this page.

How can I follow the festival remotely?

Through our social media and the hashtag #BIWORI2026 (to be validated). A gallery will be published after the event.

The Festival

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