Showcasing the culture of the Bafut People

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF BAFUT CULTURE

Welcome to the home page of the Bafut Manjong Cultural Association of Calgary! It is a long established fact that the people of Bafut enjoy showcasing their language, dance, food, colourful dressing, and lifestyle wherever they go. Enjoy our story!

Our Mission

Make our community more vibrant, diverse, and colourful  by showcasing our culture through dance, volunteering in projects as well as passing on the Bafut language to our children. Our culture is our identity and what better legacy to leave to our children than teaching them where they came from so that they can better appreciate where they currently are.

About Bafut

Bafut is a region in Cameroon known for its powerful traditional kingdom. It has a population of around 120,000 people spread over 340 square kilometers. The region is divided into three main areas and has its own council under the Mezam division. Bafut has a rich history, experiencing colonization by Germany and later by the British, which weakened the authority of the Fon (King/Chief) and caused the disintegration of political, economic, and social structures. Despite these challenges, Bafut has benefited from education and produced professionals in various fields. The present Fon of Bafut holds a law degree and governs with a combination of traditional and modern administration. The Bafut people have a diverse culture and are multilingual…

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL

TRADITIONAL REGALIA

Our uniquely embroidered and very colorful attire is called the Toghu

 

 

Click to check out the Toghu

Language

Bifii is the Language of the Bafut fondom

Read more about the Bafut Language

Food and Dance

Ashu is our unique traditional dish prepared using taro root and a sauce of red palm oil

Discover our variety of traditional Dishs

Our Services

As a socio-cultural association registered in Alberta, we volunteer in our community, perform traditional dances at cultural events, and also teach the Bafut (Bifii) language in our community.

Dancing

Volunteering

Language

Donations

Events

Why Choose Us

Enrich and enhance the diversity of Canada through our traditional language, dance, food, volunteering.

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What People Say

Richness in diversity.
NAHEED NENSHI
FORMER MAYOR OF CALGARY
BMCA had the pleasure of working and partnering with Slawa from 2015 when she facilitated our Cultural Night until her retirement on April 30. 2018.
SLAWA GRUSZCZYNSKA
CULTURAL DIVERSITY COORDINATOR
Collaboration with Centre For Newcomers.
REP
MLA

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