The fifth Malindi Cultural Festival took place over the Easter weekend drawing a record crowd of over 20,000 people. The festival has become a major tourist attraction with its unique experience of rich and diverse cultural exhibitions and dances from the communities living in the resort town. Of particular interest was the Princess Hando competition which showcases the traditional dress of the Mijikenda. 17-year-old Kabibi Baha emerged the winner after beating nine other contestants. There were other activities namely the cooking competition, acrobatic shows and the opening of the Malindi...
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