Volga-Dnepr transports stage equipment for the Festival Mondial des Arts Nègres

Volga-Dnepr Airlines has completed two AN-124-100 freighter flights from Vatry in France to Dakar, Senegal, carrying theatrical stage and sound equipment for the magnificent Festival Mondial des Arts Nègres.

The flights were accomplished within the framework of Ruslan International – the joint venture established by Volga-Dnepr and Antonov Airlines – which had been contracted for a series of deliveries to Dakar. Volga-Dnepr’s two flights in the program carried stage components and sound equipment weighing some 200 tons to the capital of Senegal.

The customer for the transportation program was Dynami Aviation on behalf of the Directorate of Festival Mondial des Arts Negres. This extremely popular show has been staged since 1966 and is hosted by different African nations. It has attracted a global audience of millions of people since its first production 44 years ago.

This year’s the colorful and dynamic show runs for three weeks until December 31st. During the festival, visitors will experience all kinds of African arts ranging from painting and literature to choreography and cinema.