Ouagadougou: -62 professional and amateur photographers will highlight tourist sites and internal tourism, during their hike scheduled for August 17 to 19, 2024, the AIB learned on Saturday from the organizers. The promoter of the photographic hike, Dieudonné Woba, announced on Saturday the launch of the event, from August 17 to 19, 2024, aimed at highlighting photography as well as the cultural and tourist heritage of Burkina Faso. 'To promote tourism, image is essential,' Mr. Woba said on Saturday during a press conference. According to him, the photographic hike aims to create a synergy between image and tourism, by capturing the riches of Burkina Faso and by having an image bank to promote cultural heritage. Dieudonné Woba specified that participants must be in good health and able to explore the different tourist sites to visit. 'This year, the event attracted 62 registrants, including 45 professional photographers and 17 amateurs,' he said. Dieudonné Woba added that during the event, several activ ities will be on the program. These include, among other things, an introduction to photography for young people, a masterclass for professionals, a panel on the theme and a photo exhibition. Promoter Woba stressed that tourist sites such as the Ouagadougou museum, that of Loumbila, the Women's Museum in Ziniaré, and the site of the sculpture symposium in Laongo will be visited. 'This photographic hike promises to be a unique opportunity to discover and promote Burkina Faso under a new image, while strengthening the community of photographers in the country,' he concluded. Source: Burkina Information Agency