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This Directorate is mandated to protect, preserve, develop, promote and celebrate Gambian arts and culture nationally and internationally.
Its role include:
 

	Registration of artists and cultural troupes
	Production of a national catalogue / directory of all registered artists and cultural troupes.
	Encourage and support village, district, community and divisional cultural festivals.
	Creation and management of national dance, drama and musical troupes.
	Technical, moral and financial support to grand manifestations organized by artists and cultural troupes.
	It’s functions include:
	Contributing to the biennial International Roots Festivals.
	Organising Drama competitions and story-telling sessions
	Organising modern, musical concerts
	Organising literary competitions
	Organising workshops for artists
	Participating in international, cultural events.
	Co-operation with international troupes and organisations
	Organising national festivals of arts and culture
	Establishment of national associations of dance, drama and music.
	Fundraising activities.