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WACS 2015 IN SENEGAL
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WEST AFRICAN CONNECTING SEMINAR
enegal2015
DELEGATE MAILER
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENT
Dear Delegates,
It’s time to connect! The West African Connecting Seminar (WACS) will bring
together over one hundred young leaders from 11 different countries of
AIESEC in West Africa to strengthen their collaboration and boost our impact
for sustainable development. The 2015 edition will take place in Senegal!
This booklet provides information about your wonderful host country Senegal,
conference dates & registration and your charming Congress Committee!
INTRODUCTION....................................... 2
ABOUT WACS........................................... 3
HOST COUNTRY....................................... 4
CULTURE.................................................. 5
TOURISM.................................................. 6
REGISTRATION........................................ 7
CONGRESS COMMITTEE....................... 8
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It is a conference for the West AfricanCountries of AIESEC to connect anddevelop solutions to drive sustainabledevelopment in AIESEC as a whole and inWest Africa in particular. After Côte d’Ivoirein 2008, Ghana in 2009, Senegal in 2010,Benin in 2011, Nigeria in 2012, Liberia in2013 and Ghana in 2014, Senegal is proudto host the 8th edition of WACS which willtake place from 14 – 19 October 2015.
During five intensive days of interaction, work, and sharing, over 200 young Leadersfrom more than 11 countries and national and international Partners and will meet todiscuss about relevant issues which will affect our sub-region and propose practicaland applicable solutions .
The West African Connecting Seminarwas born in aspiration of a multinationalcooperation for social and culturalexchange between AIESEC entities inWest Africa.
ABOUT W A CS
HOST COUNTRY
FOOD
Thiebou Diene Yassa Poulet Mafe Poulet Natural Juice
REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL
President: Macky SALL (2012)
Capital: Dakar
Area: 196.190 km2
Population: 14.1 million
Currency: CFA Franc
Calling Code: +221
Official language: French
National motto:
One People, One Goal, One Faith
Senegal is known to be Teranga Land. Senegalese people are hospitable andwelcoming. In Senegal, we have a lot ofethnic groups, religions and communities. Butpeople live in peace.
The Senegalese main dish is “Thiebou Diene” (rice and fish). There are also otherplates like “Mafé”. In Senegal, we usually eat with the whole family from the same plate,that makes the food more enjoyable. The “Bissap“ juice is very popular in Senegal.
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CULTURESenegalese culture is characterizedparticularly by his liking for the traditionalsports, music, dance, clothing, theingenious and creative art and craftwork,and the convivial moments during mealsand feasts.
In Senegal, the most important traditionalsport is wrestling. It is a fight between twomen and the one who is down first loses.
The sabaar is the main music instrument of Senegal. The most common music is mbalax.There is a show called false lion. In fact, the false lion are real men who dress up as a lion.
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TOURISM
The beautiful island of Gorée lies off thecoast of Dakar. It is an important landmarkfor humanity with it’s history as largestslave-trading center.
Saint-Louis in the north of the country hasmany landmarks like the Faidherbe bridge.
The pink lake is one of the most populartourist destinations for visitors of the capitalDakar.
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REGISTRATION
ABOUT FEESFees: 50.000 Fcfa ($100)
Damage Fees: 5.000 Fcfa ($10)Last Registration Fees: 5.000 Fcfa (third round)
REGISTER HERE !
Deadline: 20th September 2015Transactions are not in dollars but in FCFA.
http://bit.ly/1LPhA03
Conference Date
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CONGRESS COMMITTEEKhady NDIAYE
Congress Committee President
Christ ABAMECCVP Finance
Dorice AYEMENECCVP External Relations
Moustapha SALLCCVP Information Management
Raïssa NGUESSANCCVP Delegate Servicing
Samuel JOSEPHCCVP Logistic
Mamy DIENGCCVP Special Events
Abdouroihim MOUSSATeamster External Relations
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CONTACT USwacs senegal 2015
wacs2015.senegal@gmail.com+221 772 529 682 | +221 776 939 674
Hope to seeyou soon!
in SENEGAL
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