A community, cultural, sporting and civic festival

“We are together — Bi-Wôri — Let us stay together”

Turning the unity of Gontougo into a lasting strength

Born from a football tournament between villages, BI-WÔRI has become the gathering where the youth, women and communities of Tanda come together to play, celebrate, learn and build — and to shape the future of their region side by side.

Saturday 21 November 2026Tanda, GontougoLargely free and open to the public

20villages brought together at the 1st edition
Measured result

7activities in the 2026 programme

1unifying day in Tanda

4pillars: sport, culture, entrepreneurship, environment

More than a celebration

A popular tradition that becomes a lever for development

In Gontougo, the vitality of the villages is a real asset, yet it often remains scattered. Each year, BI-WÔRI creates a moment where that energy converges: sport attracts, celebration unites, and the festival’s activities turn this mobilisation into skills, networks and projects.

Our conviction is simple: an event only has lasting value if it leaves something behind. That is why every edition is designed as one step on a longer path, not a flash in the pan.

Strengthen cohesion between villages and generations
Identify and support young local leaders
Give women and local entrepreneurs a stage
Make environmental protection a shared cause

Discover the festival's story

2026 programme

Seven activities, one shared ambition

The tournament brings people together. The six other activities carry that momentum further, so that every participant leaves with more than a memory: a skill, a contact, an idea or a responsibility.

Inter-Village Football Tournament

The historic heart of the festival: a competition that unites villages and turns sporting rivalry into shared pride.

BI-WÔRI Leadership Academy

Training young village ambassadors to speak for their communities and lead local initiatives.

BI-WÔRI Gontougo Youth Network

Connecting young people across the region beyond festival day, so the momentum continues all year round.

Children's Village

A safe, playful and educational space, so that families can fully enjoy the festival.

"Women Leaders of Gontougo" Panel

Highlighting women who build businesses, lead and transform their communities.

BI-WÔRI Startup

A competition to surface and support entrepreneurial projects led by local young people.

“

“Bi-Wôri is first and foremost a promise: we are together, and we want to stay together. The festival is the moment that promise becomes visible.”

Organising Committee — Douassoh Foundation

Draft quote — awaiting approval from the person concerned

Find your place

Take part, support, contribute

BI-WÔRI is for everyone who believes that Gontougo moves forward best when it moves forward united. Everyone can contribute according to their means and talents.

Young ambassadors

Apply to the Leadership Academy and represent your village.

Villages and delegations

Volunteers

Put your energy into hospitality, logistics and activities.

Companies, institutions and the diaspora

Align your commitment with a structured, well-governed and measured event.

Why trust us

The spirit of a festival, the rigour of an institution

Partners do not commit to intentions; they commit to organisations. BI-WÔRI holds itself to three public standards.

Formal governance

A written agreement, a joint monitoring committee and documented supporting evidence for every commitment.

Honest figures

We always distinguish targets, estimates and actually measured results.

Genuine local roots

A festival born in the villages, driven by them, and designed to grow across Gontougo.

Latest festival news

All news

2026 EDITION

See you on 21 November 2026 in Tanda

The date of the next edition is set: discover how the day will unfold.

GET INVOLVED

Leadership Academy applications

Young people of Gontougo, get your village ambassador application ready.

PARTNERSHIPS

Call for partners for the 2026 edition

Nine partnership categories are open to committed organisations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BI-WÔRI Festival?

A community, cultural, sporting and civic event run by the Douassoh Foundation, which brings the villages of Gontougo together in Tanda every year around sport, culture, youth and women's entrepreneurship, and environmental protection.

What does "Bi-Wôri" mean?

The festival's motto says it all: "We are together — Bi-Wôri — Let us stay together". It is a call for unity and for lasting bonds between communities. Learn more about the symbol.

When and where is the next edition?

Saturday 21 November 2026, in Tanda, Gontougo region (Côte d'Ivoire).

Is there an entrance fee?

Access is largely free or at a symbolic price. Some activities (Academy, Startup, tournament) require prior registration so we can plan and measure participation.

How can my organisation support the festival?

Several partnership categories are available, from institutional backing to logistics or media support. See the Become a partner page.

The Festival

Programme

Get Involved

Partners