Biscuiterie Explained

Biscuiterie
Settlement Type:Commune d'arrondissement
Mapsize:300px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Senegal
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Dakar Region
Subdivision Type2:Department
Subdivision Name2:Dakar Department
Area Total Km2:1
Population As Of:2013
Population Total:68547
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:GMT
Utc Offset:+0

Biscuiterie is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal, part of the arrondissement of Grand Dakar. It is located in the centre-southern area of the city. As of 2007, it had a population of 56,932.

Overview

La Biscuiterie owes its name to the eponymous "Biscuiterie" (also known as "Biscuiterie de Medina", "Biscuit factory of Medina"), a former biscuit factory that has been restructured into an exhibition venue.[1] Among other art, craft, and urban culture exhibitions and events, la Biscuiterie has hosted the 2010 edition of the World Festival of Black Arts.[2]

References

14.71°N -17.4497°W

Notes and References

  1. http://assaman.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=517:fesman-dakar-la-sfida-del-terzo-festival-mondial-des-arts-negres&catid=3:cultura&Itemid=9 Fesman, Dakar: la sfida del terzo Festival Mondial des Arts Nègres
  2. Web site: World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures, Day 1 . 2011-07-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327195625/http://www.societyhae.com/profiles/blogs/world-festival-of-black-arts?xg_source=activity . 2012-03-27 . dead .