Meeting report 15 Oct 2024
Drums in the Bamileke land: a rich and vibrant cultural heritage
A summary of our meeting focused on the tradition of drums in the Bamileke land.
AssociationRetour Aux Sources
Every tree grows from its own roots.
ABOUT US
A living space for transmission, renaissance, and the celebration of African cultures.
Our mission
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OUR ACTIVITIES
Dive into African creativity: workshops, performances, exhibitions and exchanges bring our cultures and skills to life. A vibrant immersion where ancestral heritage meets contemporary practices.
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Research Lab in Ancestral Sciences & Technologies
Knowledge, experiments and innovations inspired by ancestral technologies.
School of African Renaissance
African humanities, leadership and heritage transmission.
Music School & Heritage Games
Rhythms, songs and traditional games for all ages.
Public Speaking & Oratory
Speak with clarity, impact and confidence.
Introduction to African Culinary Arts
Taste, cook and tell Africa through its flavors.
Scientific Conferences & Symposiums
Dialogues between researchers, practitioners and communities.
Cultural Excursions
Experience knowledge close to the places that carry it.
Traditional Dances
Movement, energy and symbols of heritage dances.
Craftsmanship
Work with materials, learn gestures, create works of art.
Cultural Workshops
Explore visual arts, rites, symbols and languages.
🌟 Nominations 2025 🌟
BEST CAMEROONIAN ASSOCIATION 2026
The association Retour Aux Sources has been nominated for the FMPN AWARDS in the "Best Cameroonian Association" category for the awareness work it has carried out throughout this year.
Voting deadline: December 20, 2025
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CULTURAL AGENDA
Discover the highlights that celebrate African culture: festivals, dances, crafts and creative expressions. Unique encounters that uplift our heritage and feed the collective imagination.
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FÉV
Rencontre
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Les esprits dans la vie d'un initié Bwiti
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14h00
16
FÉV
Rencontre
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Avec EKORO
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17h00
15
MAI
Festival
de Musique
Africaine
Yaoundé
10
JUIN
Exposition
d'Art Africain
Dakar
15
JUIN
Rencontre
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SEXUALITÉ
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15h00
25
JUIN
Atelier
de Percussions
Abidjan
05
JUIL
Conférence
Histoire & Traditions
Yaoundé
18
JUIL
Spectacle
de Danses
Traditionnelles
Ouagadougou
02
AOÛT
Marché
des Arts &
Artisanat
Accra
20
AOÛT
Atelier
Cuisine
Africaine
Lomé
12
SEPT
Soirée
Poésie & Contes
Cotonou
28
SEPT
Festival
de Cinéma
Africain
Lagos
12
OCT
Rencontre
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Philosophie occidentale et chute de l'homme
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15h00
26
OCT
Rencontre
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Avec Annick MO
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14h00
09
NOV
Rencontre
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Kémitisme et célébration d'anniversaire
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15h00
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NOS VOIX, NOS RÉCITS
Des histoires authentiques portées par nos communautés et nos mémoires vivantes
LIVING GALLERY OF OUR CULTURE
OUR SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIONS
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Proverb 08 Oct 2024
"The mother is the root of life."African wisdom
It is the mother who, through the act of procreation, brings us into life.
Scientific production 25 Sep 2025
WESTERN PHILOSOPHY ON THE FALL OF MAN
ITS CORRELATION WITH MANICHAEISM AGAINST THE AFRICAN VIEW OF COSMIC INVOLUTION: BETWEEN CREDIBILITY, DIVERGENCE, AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ANALOGY
Meeting report 10 Sep 2024
KEMITISM AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM
We stand for unity and a return to the values of our ancestors.
Proverb 28 Août 2024
"The chick does not wait for the rooster’s time to return home."— African wisdom
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I join the association?
To join our association, you can contact us by phone, email, or visit our office directly. We also organize monthly information meetings to present our activities and projects.
What is the meaning behind the logo of the Retour Aux Sources association?
The colors of the logo come from the Pan-African flag and the association's motto (every tree grows from its own roots). Red represents the blood shed by our ancestors in the fight against oppression. Black symbolizes our skin color and the color of creation, the origin and return point of all things. Green refers to the natural abundance of the continent and its coming renaissance. The circular shape represents the planet with Africa at its center and the sun at its zenith. The roots symbolize the Return to the Sources and the quest for knowledge. White, used in our initiatory rites, represents knowledge spreading from the roots across Africa.
What are the workshop schedules?
As a member, you receive access to trainings, an active network, and the ability to participate in our local and international projects.
Can I participate without being a member?
Yes, you can support us as a volunteer, financial partner, or by sharing our actions online.
How can I support the association?
We offer various activities, including training workshops, community events, awareness campaigns and local development projects.
Do you organize events for children?
Our workshops are held on weekday evenings and some Saturdays. Check our online calendar for specific schedules.
WHERE TO FIND US?
Retour Aux Sources Association
Block 5, Simbock Entrance - Chiefdom area, Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Phone: +237 679971708
Email: contact@associationretourauxsources.org
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 9h00 - 18h00
Saturday: 10h00 - 16h00
Sunday: 09h00 - 18h00