20Jun
Annual Baham Cultural Festival
A full day of traditional dance, music, food, and celebration of our Bamiléké heritage with families from across Texas.
Kingdom of Baham · Cameroon Grassfields
Preserving Our
Baham Heritage
"Nkam si lah" — Unity is Strength
The Baham Bamiléké people of Cameroon's Western Highlands carry a legacy of art, royalty, and community. Here in Dallas, Texas, we honor our ancestors while building a vibrant future together.
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◆ Elephant Mask Dance◆ Ndop Royal Cloth◆ Juju Feathered Hats◆ Beaded Thrones◆ Chefferie Royale◆ Toghu Royal Garment◆ Nkam Festival◆ Ghomala Language◆ Sacred Forests◆ Elephant Mask Dance◆ Ndop Royal Cloth◆ Juju Feathered Hats◆ Beaded Thrones◆ Chefferie Royale◆ Toghu Royal Garment◆ Nkam Festival◆ Ghomala Language◆ Sacred Forests
Royal Museum of Baham
Sacred Artifacts
Our HeritageFrom the Highlands
From the Highlands
of Cameroon to
the Heart of Dallas
The Baham people are one of the proud chieftaincies of the Bamiléké nation in Cameroon's West Region. Known for our sophisticated art, hierarchical governance under the Fon (chief), and vibrant cultural expressions, we have carried these traditions across oceans to build community in Dallas, Texas.
◆ Royal Tradition
Honoring the Fon and our ancestral governance — a legacy of wisdom and leadership.
◆ Unity (Nkam)
Coming together as one family across borders, supporting each other in the diaspora.
◆ Cultural Preservation
Keeping our language, dance, music, and art alive for the next generation.
◆ Community Impact
Building bridges between our Cameroon roots and our American home.
Our HomelandBaham — Heart of the
Baham — Heart of the
Cameroon Grassfields
Nestled in the Western Highlands at an elevation of 1,400m, the Kingdom of Baham is a historic chieftaincy in Cameroon's West Region — renowned for its royal traditions, sacred forests, and artistic heritage.
Our Living CultureSacred Arts &
Sacred Arts &
Traditions
Each artifact, dance, and ceremony carries the soul of our people — a bridge between the visible and spiritual worlds.
The Elephant Mask
Mbap Mteng
The elephant mask is the most iconic symbol of Bamiléké artistic achievement. With protruding circular ears, geometric beadwork, and rows of isosceles triangles — the sacred symbol of the leopard — it represents the Fon's power to transform into nature's mightiest creatures.
This very mask resides in the Dallas Museum of Art — a living bridge connecting our ancestral homeland to our Texas community.
Leopard
Power
Power
Elephant
Wisdom
Wisdom
Royal
Authority
Authority
Upcoming EventsGathering Our
View All Events →Gathering Our
Community
26Apr
Monthly Community Meeting
Our monthly assembly — discussing community needs, planning events, and connecting with fellow Baham members.
17May
Youth Heritage Workshop
Teaching our children the Ghomala' language, traditional dances, and the history of the Baham chieftaincy.
Photo GalleryMoments of
Moments of
Pride & Joy
Community LeadershipOur Pillars of
Our Pillars of
Strength
Guided by tradition and committed to service, our leaders bridge our homeland and our Dallas community.
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Community President
Mr. Ghislain WassuVP
Vice President
Mr. Guy KouamS
Secretary General
Mr. Fredy DomleyT
Treasurer
Mr. Francis TebangJoin Our FamilyBe Part of
Be Part of
Something Greater
Whether you are Baham, Bamiléké, Cameroonian, or a friend of our culture — you are welcome. Together we preserve our heritage and uplift our community in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Or contact us at info@baham-dallas.org · (469) 555-BHAM
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