We need a street festival in the Senegambia Strip, right? Worry no more! The country's most prolific event organiser Waka J is organising a giant new cultural festival, from 23- 25 December, 2016.

To be held on the Duplex Street, the Gambia Cultural Festival (Smiling Coast edition) will be a 3-day event with live music, cultural displays and a lot more.

"The main reasons behind the festival are to help in promoting our diverse cultures, promote Gambian tourism and also, provide a platform for our musicians and traditional performers. Already, I have different stakeholders on board," said Waka J.

He added: "I am inviting everyone to come and support. It is our own."

Preparations for the festival are in high gear with many young people in entertainment expressing their willingness to volunteer during the 3-day event.

Both local and international musicians are expected to perform.

Below is the program for the Gambia Cultural Festival:

Friday:Goudi Chossan (Sabarr) outdoor

Saturday: Football tournament and pool party. Musical Jamboree and a night called Come Rep Your Area - Wa Banjul, Wa Bakau, Wa Serre Kunda, Wa Brikama, Wa Sukuta etc. - at Club Yengoulen.

Sunday: Massive carnival with different cultural groups, masquerades and live stage performances with artists and DJs and at night, the Unity All White Party at Club Yengoulene.