Event Programme
09:45: Arrival of guests / Background music
10:00: Welcome and introduction – Bwalya Mwali, Founder, Ingwee-African Tales
10:10: Remarks by our organising partner KU Leuven-Antwerp Campus, represented by Professor Peter Flynn
10:20: Keynote speech by Dr Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz
Title: “Storytelling as a tool for reclaiming cultural identity & history”.
11:00: Multimedia presentation by Professor Piet Van de Craen
Title: “The role of American jazz and blues in the emancipation and recognition of African Americans”.
11:30: Moderated Discussion and Audience Q&A led by Tunde Adefioye, Lecturer, ST Lucas Antwerp
11:50: Presentation of African Tales, young ambassadors of cultural heritage, with traditional folk tales
12:05: Closing remarks by Ms Mila Paspalanova, Adviser on Racial Discrimination, OHCHR Regional Office for Europe
Moderator: Edna Santos Mendes, Community Manager, African Tales
