Koama Tierema, Art du spectacle – FR

Ce qui était un événement très important dans la tournée du spectacle, puisqu’on a souvent l’opportunité de jouer en Europe plus qu’en Afrique. Et pourtant notre spectacle parle de donner espoir à la jeunesse en Afrique ; Et de comment cette jeunesse peut s’inspirer des héros contemporains pour réveiller le combattant qui dort en nous.…

Raisedon Baya, Multidisciplinary artist – FR

Once again I extend my sincere appreciation for the travelling grant to South Africa for the Arterial Conference and World Summit. Being part of the two events opened my eyes and stretched the boundaries of my dreams. My appetite for knowledge was increased. THE CONFERENCE : The Arterial Conference was worth every minute I spent…

Tshego Molete, Filmmaker – FR

The overall highlight gained from the trip was the willingness of total strangers to go out of their way to help us. This is a lesson in trusting people and also if you want to experience a place in its’ entirety outside of the tourist route it is advisable to meet with these people and…

Gilbert Douglas, Arts Practitioner – FR

Learning about South African communities and how similar they are to Zimbabwe. How to work and collaborate with 2 other artists from different parts of the world, with South Africans’ participation construct something we all were happy with. Learning more ways to work with communities as well as being able to work with professional artist…

Eric Rodrigue Fabrice LOEMBET, cultural practitioner – FR

LOME – TOGO : 1. Rencontre entre les professionnels des chorales venues d’Europe et d’Afrique, 2. Signature de partenariat avec le festival pour des échanges divers sur les chorales et autres, 3. Rencontres avec les chorales et les chœurs susceptibles d’être invités à notre festival en décembre 2009, 4. Leçon retenue : implication des pouvoirs…

BENEDICT BUKENYA, Visual Artist – FR

Reception: Introduction to Kuona Trust and Nairobi was somewhat informal, but occupied by utmost interaction. The open studio tour, observed especially at activity intervals, saw resident artist Catherine’s studio crowded for most in-studio discourse. The warm welcoming opening dinner was arranged in a friendly environment, an Ethiopian restaurant, evoking intensive talk and fun for both…

Yattabari Aboubacar, Performing Artist – FR

Les moments forts en ce qui me concerne ont été le travail de duo avec des danseurs de différentes cultures comme l’échange que j’ai pu faire avec le danseur asiatique de Corée du sud ce qui m’a permis de voir les choses différemment et d’être à l’écoute des autres pour mieux comprendre leur travail. Il…

Thabiso Heccius Pule, Choreographer and Dancer – FR

I finished the choreography and performed it in Senegal and a met artists from Canada (Sashar Zarif) and Moroccans that gave us interesting feedbacks about Mirage during the residency. I assisted Hind for her piece VOI in Senegal and will be travelling with her in Lebanon in September 2010. I got new deals with dance…

Hercules Viljoen, Visual Arts Professional – FR

1. On 22 and 23 October each of the affiliated partners of Triangle had the opportunity to share their experiences via power point presentations. This was an extremely useful exercise which placed the practices of my organisation Tulipamwe; in perspective. 2. For this component of the seminar I prepared and offered a 20 minute power…