Liberia: LIBFEST Moved to New Venue and Date

The exciting LIBFEST, Liberia’s first-ever national tourism festival, has been moved to a new date and location. Initially set for Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Complex, it has now been relocated to the Paynesville City Hall and is slated for Sunday, December 18th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Liberia National Tourism Association (LINTA) said in a statement.  “These changes are due to circumstances beyond [our] control relating to the use of the SKD Sports Complex.” 

LINTA is the planner of the event, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), and the International Trade Center (ITC), with funding from the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF).  The Liberia tourism sector will come alive in what is being billed as an annual festival, celebrating Liberia’s incredible tourism resources, including its amazing beauty, sites, resources, events, and discoveries. 

LIBFEST2022 will kick off from 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with a mix of stage performances, exhibitions, competitions, a parade, a cultural showcase, food, and more.  As Liberia celebrates 200 years of the first union of freed blacks and indigenous Africans under the theme “Pan Africanism and Freedom,"  LIBFEST 2022 will pay homage by utilizing the Bi-Centennial theme as the inspiration for the day.

According to LINTA, LIBFEST aims to showcase Liberia’s tourism resources and investment potentials; drive sales and marketing opportunities; boost business and industry; educate the public on the importance of tourism; groom the next generation of Liberia tourism leaders; and promote the message of Liberia “Amazing Discoveries,” the new tourism slogan and brand for Liberia. 

The event forms part of the Liberia Tourism Development Project being implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT); Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI); and the Liberia National Tourism Association (LINTA), with funding from the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). The festival is organized by LINTA with guidance from MICAT and the ITC. 

LIBFEST activities will feature “everything Liberia,” from cultural performances, arts and crafts, destination showcases, and history. Shop and explore a vast array of products and services. Savor mouthwatering dishes at the Taste of Liberia Food Court. Be mesmerized by Liberia’s amazing discoveries, from the world-class waves of Robertsports, Lake Piso Multiple Use Reserve, Sapo National Park, Warkolor Forest, Libassa Ecolodge, Kpatawee Waterfall, and Nimba Mountain Ecolodge, to Liberia’s uncharted territories. Enjoy an exhibition of Liberia's tourism businesses. Dance and celebrate with performances from Liberia’s finest entertainers and exciting rounds of sports and games.  For families with young children, there is the Kids’ Zone, an exciting playground.   

Booths are available to vendors for only US$20. 

To encourage everyone to attend, entry fees are minimal at LD$300 (USD$2) for adults, and LD$150 (USD$1) for kids under 12.

All of these will be on display during Liberia’s first annual festival for both residents and visitors to experience. The LIBFEST is a new tradition to be celebrated for years to come, with each year bringing more excitement and adventure. For more information about LIBFEST, please call +231888879879 /or +231778879879. On WhatsApp call +231 77 665 4594 or send an email to eventliberia@gmail.com.