Date

2025/8/22 (Fri)10:00-11:30（JST）

Field

C-TICAD (Culture TICAD – Cultural Heritage)

Venue / Event Format

Exhibition Hall / In-person only

Co-Host

JICA

Background

• Africa and Japan each boast unique cultural heritage, encompassing valuable assets such as traditional architecture. These cultural treasures are not merely physical structures; they embody the memories and values of their regions, serving as timeless connectors that unite people across generations.
• However, in recent years, the challenges of globalization and urbanization have made the protection and sustainable utilization of cultural heritage increasingly difficult and therefore important.
• Amidst these challenges, there are communities in both Africa and Japan that are actively engaged in preserving and safeguarding their cultural heritage by leveraging local resources and empowering community residents to take the lead. Sharing these practices offers valuable learning opportunities for both Africa and Japan.
• The "Africa×Culture" series aims to explore the wisdom embedded within the cultural heritage of both regions and foster a relationship of mutual learning and exchange between Africa and Japan.

Key Questions

• What cultural values are shared between traditional architecture in Africa and Japan?
• What approaches are effective in empowering community residents to take the lead in the protection of cultural heritage using local resources?
• What preservation and protection practices are necessary for cultural heritage to connect people across time?
• How can we build new forms of learning that leverage the wisdom of cultural heritage from both Africa and Japan?

Objective

The "Africa×Culture" series aims to establish a relationship of mutual learning between Africa and Japan, centered around culture. This event seeks to explore the wisdom embedded within the rich cultural heritage of both regions. Cultural heritage, including traditional architecture, serves as a treasure trove of memories and values that connect people across time. By focusing on sustainable preservation and protection practices that leverage local resources and empower community residents to take the lead, we aim to uncover valuable insights for passing these treasures on to future generations.

Materials

Speakers

Oussouby Sacko: Executive Director of Tokyo

Metropolitan Public University Corporation, and Former President of Kyoto Seika University

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Rumi Okazaki

Associate Professor at Shibaura Institute of Technology

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Kiho Yaoita

Associate Professor at Okayama University of Science

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Celine Jamin

Architect, Part-time Lecturer at Kyoto Seika University

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