What festival is 8 17?

August 17 is Gabon's independence day.

Gabon's Independence Day is an important festival in Gabon, which is celebrated every August 17. Gabon Independence Day, also known as Gabon National Day, is a festival to celebrate Gabon's independence. Gabon is a country located on the west coast of the Central African continent and was once a colony of France. Gabon declared its independence from French colonial rule on August 1960.

Independence Day celebrations are usually held in various forms, including celebrations organized by the government and non-governmental organizations, cultural performances, concerts, fireworks and so on. During Gabon's Independence Day, Gabonese people, diplomatic envoys of various countries and representatives of the international community participated in the celebrations.

The government usually holds a grand National Day military parade to show the strength of the army and the spirit of national independence. In addition, Gabon's Independence Day is also an important moment for Gabonese people to express their patriotic feelings and sense of unity. People will wear traditional costumes and participate in various community and family gatherings to celebrate the independence and pride of the country.

Recommended tourist attractions in Gabon:

1. Aubert National Park: Located in the west of Gabon, this national park is a spectacular wildlife reserve. Visitors can observe elephants, gorillas, crocodiles, tear monkeys and various rare birds here.

2. Mukala Ba-Du Du National Park: Located in the south of Gabon, it is one of the largest national parks in Gabon. There are abundant wildlife here, including lions, giraffes, crocodiles and monkeys.

3.Pirogue Art Village: Located near Libreville, the capital of Gabon, the village is famous for its handicrafts and artworks ... You can buy traditional Gabonese handicrafts such as wood carving, cloth art and jewelry here.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gabon