{
  "id": 1306936,
  "title": "Senegal: Saint-Louis’ centuries-old pirogue racing tradition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/senegal-saint-louis-centuries-old-pirogue-racing-tradition",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T15:51:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/senegal-saint-louis-centuries-old-pirogue-racing-tradition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In Saint-Louis, Senegal, traditional pirogue races are keeping alive a centuries-old tradition dating back nearly 200 years. Held in the fishing district of Guet Ndar, the 3.5-kilometre race brings together dozens of rowers and huge crowds, turning the event into both a major sporting competition and a celebration of local culture. But despite the race's popularity and the money it generates,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}