# Burkina Faso cultural heritage and tourism promotion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/burkina-faso-cultural-heritage-and-tourism-promotion > Updated: 2026-09-25T13:51:47.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Burkina Faso is utilizing the SITHO tourism fair to promote its national and regional heritage through various cultural and technological initiatives. Minister of Culture Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo has emphasized a strategy of ‘mise en tourisme’ to strengthen the link between culture and tourism. This includes documenting and celebrating national heroes and historical figures, such as Princess Guimbi Ouattara and the warrior Tiéfo Amoro, to encourage citizens to reclaim their history. To showcase these assets, the country is employing virtual reality technology to provide immersive 360-degree tours of sites like the Samendeni dam, the Tiébélé traditional houses, and the Karfiguéla waterfalls. Additionally, regional showcases, such as those from the East region, highlight specific cultural identities through traditional practices like geomancy and divination, alongside artisanal products like the Cencenmongu woven fabric. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Burkina Faso showcases cultural heritage at SITHO Burkina Faso is showcasing its cultural heritage at SITHO through virtual reality tours of major sites and regional displays of traditional practices like geomancy and local artisanal crafts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-showcases-cultural-heritage-at-sitho ### 2026-09-25: Burkina Faso Minister promotes cultural heritage and tourism Burkina Faso's Culture Minister Gilbert Ouédraogo called for the celebration of national heroes during the ‘Bougousso de la diversité’ event to strengthen the link between culture and tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burkina-faso-minister-promotes-cultural-heritage-and-tourism --- Cite as: Burkina Faso cultural heritage and tourism promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/burkina-faso-cultural-heritage-and-tourism-promotion