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Côte d'Ivoire connects Gulf of Guinea lagoons, forest regions and northern savannahs. Akan, Mandé, Kru and Gur communities, among others, maintain distinct languages and heritages. Woven cloth displays techniques, colours and uses associated with particular regions and occasions. Community masks and dances also carry specific meanings that extend beyond their visual appearance. Zouglou, developed in urban settings, turns observations about society into music and movement, adding a contemporary voice to cultural expression. Attiéké is a fermented cassava preparation resembling small grains, made through several stages requiring transmitted knowledge. It accompanies fish or chicken with vegetables and seasonings chosen by the cook. Kedjenou describes a gentle enclosed cooking method often used for poultry with vegetables. Alloco, fried plantain, adds another familiar texture to meals. Encounters around these dishes, in households and popular eating places, value welcome and conversation. Regional differences in sauces, accompaniments and serving habits remain important, allowing the shared table to display culinary variety rather than a single fixed set of national recipes.