Village Of African Nobles

Tiebele is considered to be a unique African village, with houses built of clay and beautifully painted.
Tiébélé village, the village of African nobles
Located in the southwestern part of Burkina Faso, a landlocked country, is a small village called Tiébélé. This place attracts the attention of visitors thanks to the uniqueness of sukhala - traditional windowless houses with colorful walls.
Tiébélé village covers an area of about 1.2 hectares, and is inhabited by the Kassenians

. They were the first to settle in the area in the 15th century and are the oldest tribe in the country. Currently, the people living in this village are the Kassena nobility. They decorate and color the house is a way to distinguish it from the common people's residence in the tribe
The inhabitants of this village belong to the aristocracy, the elites of the tribe and include the leader.



Photo: Bill Rodgers / Cfile online.
In 2017, when American tourist Bill Rodgers visited the village, he was asked not to wear red clothes and to bring an umbrella. Only aristocratic families were privileged to do that. If you comply with this, Bill creates a close relationship with the landlord.
The Kassena tribe is an example of people who know how to use natural resources to show their rich culture. They decorate the house by drawing intricate patterns around the house. The main tool is pastel However, the most ornate and most beautiful place is not the house, but the tomb of the deceased.



The recipients of this decoration quest from ancient times were often women. Colors used are black, white and red.
The houses here have very small and low entrance. Photo: Vintage news.
These houses do not have windows to protect and protect the people in the house. After a house is built, the people who live there will have to wait two days. If a lizard appears in it then it is considered a good score. If not, the house will be destroyed.




Most visitors stay in this place for 2 days 3 nights, to relax and clear their mind because Tiébélé is peaceful, away from big markets, big streets and cities. However, the people here are open, honest and friendly, making many tourists decide to stay longer than planned.
Although famous and well-known, the villagers still do not want to turn this place into a tourist destination with many tourists. The reason is that they want to preserve their habitat intact. However, in the future, the government has plans to turn this place into a tourist attraction to provide economic support to local people as well as raise funds to restore ancient structures in the village.
The village Tiébélé is located in the province of Nahouri, southwest of Burkina Faso, 50km from Ghana's northern border. The capital of Nahouri is Po, tourists often go to Po and then start to Tiébélé village.
Tiebele can be reached by public transport.



If you come to Burkina Faso from Ghana, you can cross the Paga border area. This village is located on the way to the capital, Ouagadougou.
You can pair your car with other tourists from across the border, which takes 30 minutes to arrive. You can take the minibus at a cheaper price, but it takes more time to travel. When you arrive at Po Po, look for a minibus to the village of Tiébélé. In addition, you can take a bus directly from the capital to this village, which takes about 3.5-4 hours.
According to Anh Minh / Vnexpress
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