Festival International SLAMOUV

SLAMOUV

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Arts & CultureInstitut Francais/Salle Savorgnan
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsSLAMOUV distinguishes itself as Central
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XAF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival International SLAMOUV in Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan

Mariusca Moukengue launched SLAMOUV as the first dedicated slam-poetry festival in the Republic of Congo, and by its fifth edition in May 2026 it had grown into a four-day international gathering at the Institut Francais du Congo. Poets travel in from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad and elsewhere to join Congolese performers for workshops, conferences and evening shows built around the spoken word.

Mariusca Moukengue built the Festival International SLAMOUV to give Congolese spoken-word poets something that did not exist before in the Republic of Congo: a dedicated stage of their own.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

SLAMOUV distinguishes itself as Central Africa's dedicated slam-poetry gathering rather than a general spoken-word sideline to a larger arts festival

02

The mystery stays covered

Founder Mariusca Moukengue built the program specifically to connect performers who had no shared stage before it existed, and the festival now pulls poets in from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chad alongside Congolese headliners

03

The city starts moving

Workshops sit next to conferences on professionalizing the scene, so newcomers gain skills the same week they might share a stage with an established name

04

The water draws everyone in

The pairing of poetry with live music at recent openings has become a signature rather than a novelty

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Slam in Central Africa draws on oral storytelling traditions predating the written word

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and Congolese slam often mixes French with Lingala and local expressions

The sacred route

Living ritual

so performances reward listening for rhythm and delivery as much as literal translation

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Festival International SLAMOUV, choose the arrival point in Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan first, then work backward to transport and return timing.

What to wear

Evenings at the Institut Francais run casual and relaxed; light cotton clothing suits Brazzaville's May heat and humidity, with a light rain layer for the tail of the wet season. Comfortable...

Safety

Festival International SLAMOUV is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

XAF

Family friendly

unknown

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Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan, Brazzaville, Congo

Nearest airportPNR — Antonio Agostinho-Neto
TransportFor Festival International SLAMOUV, choose the arrival point in Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan first, then work backward to transport and return timing.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival International SLAMOUV?

Festival International SLAMOUV is listed for Past edition: 6–9 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival International SLAMOUV take place?

The festival is listed in Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan, Congo. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Institut Francais/Salle Savorgnan, Brazzaville, Congo

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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