For a very long time, the Congo has possessed a distinctly traditional art form. Sculpture is done in wood, clay, and elephant tusks.
Painting holds a prominent place.
There is a painting school (the Poto-Poto School). The artistic center has contributed to raising awareness of the talents of the Congolese people. Artists exhibit all over the world (France, Switzerland, Germany, USA, etc.), and their works inspire many imitators in Africa.
Traditional Congolese music remains vibrant today in rural areas, where people continue to sing and dance to the rhythm of the guitar and drum.
There are as many folklore traditions as there are ethnic groups. These traditions have specific meanings. For example, the Kébé kébé (a warrior dance from the Cuvette region) or the Pongo (from the Likouala region).
In general, the cultural heritage fostered by ethnic diversity is truly invaluable. Folklore, through dances and rituals, is ubiquitous. The prosperity of Congolese craftsmanship is manifested in the fertile spirit of artisans who compete in creativity in basketry, ceramics and even the manufacture of children’s toys out of wire.
