WHAT IS WOMEN’S DAY LIKE IN BURKINA FASO?
In Burkina Faso, International Women’s Day is a big deal. Men go to the market to buy vegetables and extras (condiments) needed for cooking, and then cook for the family! In a patriarchal culture that seldom sees men cooking, it’s a fun and special day. Women often go out at night by themselves in groups to dance, drink and make merry in a way only women can when they are among women only. It’s beautiful, and makes us wish every day could be like this!
We salute, honor and bless women around the world, especially those working under such difficult circumstances in undeveloped countries like Burkina Faso. Their strength and resilience is a credit to us all.