The Centre Soleil d'Afrique in Mali recently hosted a 3-day creative immersion workshop, "Immersion créative 72 heures," which brought together 15 artists from different disciplines, including visual arts, storytelling, theater, photography, and digital media. The event was attended by Amadou Diabaté, representative of the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality, and Tourism, and Hama Goro, director of the Centre Soleil d'Afrique. The workshop aimed to create a collective artwork promoting social cohesion and living together.
The workshop was part of the "culturAct1" program, initiated by the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality, and Tourism. According to Hama Goro, the concept of "Immersion créative 72 heures" is an artistic and cultural initiative that brings together young artists and cultural actors to experiment, create, and engage in dialogue on contemporary creation and issues related to social cohesion and intercultural dialogue. The 15 artists were selected from a pool of 40 beneficiaries to participate in the workshop under the guidance of established artists.
The workshop's objective was to create a collective artwork around the theme of living together and social cohesion. The participants worked together for 72 hours to create a collective artwork, which was unveiled during the closing ceremony. Hama Goro expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating that it was a challenge to work with artists from diverse disciplines. He encouraged young artists to use their creativity as a tool for social cohesion and lasting peace.
Amadou Diabaté, representative of the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality, and Tourism, praised the initiative, saying it aligns with the ministry's vision. He encouraged the artists to work towards promoting peace and social cohesion through culture. Salif Berthe, a participant and storyteller, expressed his gratitude to the initiators, highlighting that the workshop helped forge strong bonds between artists from different backgrounds.
The closing ceremony featured a presentation of the artworks created during the immersion. The collective artwork will be on display for a week. The event was attended by beneficiaries and cultural actors, who appreciated the initiative. The workshop is part of a series of cultural events aimed at promoting social cohesion and cultural development in Mali.
The Centre Soleil d'Afrique's initiative is supported by the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality, and Tourism, which has been actively promoting cultural development in Mali. The ministry's efforts aim to harness the power of culture to promote social cohesion, peace, and national development. The creative immersion workshop is a testament to the ministry's commitment to supporting artistic and cultural initiatives.
The workshop's outcome demonstrates the potential of art and culture to bring people together and promote social cohesion. The collective artwork created during the workshop serves as a symbol of the power of collaboration and creativity in promoting a more harmonious and peaceful society. The Centre Soleil d'Afrique's initiative has provided a platform for young artists to express themselves and contribute to the country's cultural development.
Key points
- The workshop brought together 15 artists from different disciplines to create a collective artwork promoting social cohesion.
- The initiative was supported by the Ministry of Handicrafts, Culture, Hospitality, and Tourism, which aims to promote cultural development in Mali.
- The collective artwork created during the workshop will be on display for a week, showcasing the power of collaboration and creativity in promoting social cohesion.
