Traditional Kakoundja necklace draws visitors in Shanghai
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on AGP Gabon
Illustrative image · King Zubby · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe traditional Kakoundja necklace, from the Teke people in Haut-Ogooué, Gabon, is attracting visitors to the Gabonese pavilion at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The accessory is presented as an element of Gabonese heritage showcased internationally, according to the Gabonese Press Agency.
The traditional Kakoundja necklace, made from tubular beads and originating from the Teke people in south-eastern Gabon, is attracting visitors to the Gabonese pavilion at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, according to the Gabonese Press Agency (AGP). Visitors try it on and regularly take photos as souvenirs.
The Gabon General Commission for Exhibitions (CGEG) says interest in the Kakoundja had already emerged during the Osaka Kansai 2025 World Expo in Japan. Its presentation in Shanghai therefore extends the international showcasing of this element of Gabonese heritage, according to the AGP.
