Showing posts with label UNESCO. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UNESCO. Show all posts

Friday, April 15, 2011

Haiti: Culture A Vehicle for Reconstruction

From UNESCO, just sharing. Enjoy!
Comment and Discuss: Does cultural heritage or intangible heritage stimulate sustainable economic development in Africa and the African Diaspora?

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Africa the Cradle of Mankind! Who then are the African Diaspora?

The film presents the diverse histories and heritages stemming from the global tragedy of the slave trade and slavery. Through the compilation of images, historical narration, and interviews with experts from all the continents, the film shows how African slaves and their descendants, in contrast to incorrect racial theories, helped shape the modern world. The film's main objective is to give a global vision of the different dimensions of this tragedy and raise crucial questions regarding its consequences in modern societies in order to come to terms with this collective memory