Cameroonian culture is marked by several holidays throughout the year including New Year's Day, National Youth Day, Labour Day, National Day, Assumption, Unification Day, and Christmas. Music plays an important role for each ethnic group, with makossa being the most well-known style that has influenced international artists. The cuisine is varied due to its location as a crossroads between French and British influences, featuring staples like cassava, yam, rice, and plantain as well as bush meat. The nomadic Wodaabe people reside in northern Cameroon and practice polygamy and dances to woo potential partners.

1. Cameroonian Culture by Nickolas Alvarado Holidays: New Year's Day, January 1 National Youth Day, February 11 Labour Day, May 1 National Day, May 20 Assumption, August 15 Unification Day, October 1 Christmas, December 25 Sports: Canoe racing Wrestling Running Soccer (football) One of a few tropical countries able to compete in a winter Olympics. Cameroon vs. Germany in 2003. Children gathering on Youth Day.

2. Music Music is very important to every ethnic group in the country. Instruments, dance styles, and occasions vary.

3. The best known musical style is makossa and the related dance bikutsi. It began in the 1950s and began spreading abroad in the 80s. The chant “mamako, mamasa, maka makossa” from Emmanuel Dibango has been used by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson in their music. The style was also used during the 2010 World Cup by Shakira during a performance. Traditional instruments used by performers during celebrations and performances. The left is a balafon and the right are Tam Tams.

4. Food The cuisine is one of the most varied on the continent because of its location as a crossroads and French and British occupation.

5. Staple foods include cassavas, yams, rice, plantains, potatoes, maize, beans, and millet.