The Government considers performing arts and related activities to be an integral part of education for the full development of the individual. The theatre, being the quintessential platform whereby artists can thrive and creativity can flourish, is promoted as an important cultural and educational space. Currently, the Ministry of Arts and Culture has under its aegis the Pointe Canon Open Air Theatre and the Serge Constantin Theatre. Moreover, the Centre de Lecture et d’Animation Culturelle set up by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, provides library facilities, promote cultural activities such as theatrical and musical performances, training sessions in drawing and painting as well as workshops on literacy, slam and storytelling.