Culture and history

Djibouti was formed at the junction of Africa and Arabia: the basis of identity is set by Afars and Somalis (Issa), nomadic traditions, oral poetry and musical rhythms of Horn of Africa.

Islam plays a central role in everyday life and values, setting a moderate social structure and skepticism towards gambling practices.

The French colonial past and independence of 1977 left a mark on the language, urbanism and administrative system, and the port of Djibouti-ville - in openness to external influences.

Cultural life is based on hospitality, tea/coffee rituals, market culture and seaside gastronomy of the coast.

Against this background, commercial gambling is not perceived as part of traditional leisure: the social norm is family and community forms of recreation without cash rates.