Ivory Coast / DATE IDEA

Makers in Abidjan.

Visit an accessible art market or gallery in Abidjan and choose an object whose making process you'd like to understand.

01 / IVORY COAST

Go at your own pace.

Côte d'Ivoire offers scope for a date full of flavours, contemporary music, cocoa and work by local makers.

02 / HOW TO DO IT

Visit an accessible art market or gallery in Abidjan and choose an object whose making process you'd like to understand.
Ask permission before photographing the makers.
Check opening hours and the route in advance.

Can't get to a market? View an exhibition of Ivorian makers online.

01 / Ivory Coast

Find somewhere serving attiéké and each choose a different side dish to taste together. Compare textures and seasonings.

02 / Ivory Coast

Choose three Ivorian coupé-décalé songs and take turns choosing the next one. Have a little dance break during the last song.

03 / Ivory Coast

Taste two chocolates made with cocoa from Ivory Coast and read together how the journey from cocoa farmer to chocolate bar is described.