Senegal: Senegalese fishermen compete in traditional pirogue race off Dakar.

SHOTLIST: DAKAR, SENEGAL (JUL. 4, 2026) 1. DRONE SHOTS OF NGOR COAST AND BOAT RACE (TWO SHOTS) 2. VARIOUS OF CROWDS ON BEACH BEFORE RACE 3. VARIOUS OF BOATS BEING LAUNCHED FROM NGOR BEACH 4. VARIOUS OF BOAT RACE 5. VARIOUS OF CELEBRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES ON NGOR COAST DURING RACE 6. VARIOUS OF SPECTATORS WATCHING BOAT RACE 7. VARIOUS OF SPECTATORS REACTING TO FINISH OF RACEDAKAR, SENEGAL - JUL. 4: A traditional fishing boat race brought fierce competition and festival-style celebrations to Senegal's capital Dakar on Saturday, July 4, along the city's Ngor coast. The race, held in the fishing village of Ngor, brought together fishermen from Dakar's coastal neighborhoods, including Yoff, Ouakam and Soumbedioum. Teams of 15 fishermen rowed brightly painted wooden boats known as pirogues after launching from Ngor Beach. Hundreds of spectators filled the beach, while others watched from nearby balconies and terraces, cheering as the boats raced along an approximately 2.5-nautical-mile route. The race, organized by Ngor Municipality, was won by fishermen from Ouakam. Colorful fishing boats are an integral part of Senegal's coastal culture, serving both as a source of livelihood and as symbols of cultural heritage.