Karibu The Bazaar
Photography Exhibition
The Resilient Women Farming Seaweeds
Join us on Saturday 23 November at The Bazaar for a unique look into the challenges and evolutions of seaweed farming on the East Coast. The artists' work will remain at the Bazaar for expo and purchase until 31 December 2024. Part of the proceeds will be donated to cooperatives supporting women on the South East Coast in Seaweed Farming.
Contemporary Topic
In the face of climate change, women farmers cultivating seaweeds are feeling the impacts firsthand. Let's shed light on their stories and the challenges they confront while working tirelessly to protect our precious ecosystems.
As temperatures rise and ocean acidification intensifies, seaweed farmers are encountering difficulties in maintaining healthy and thriving seaweed crops. Nevertheless, these determined women are resilient. They adapt their farming practices, employ innovative techniques, and collaborate with scientists and researchers to mitigate the effects of climate change.
By embracing sustainable technologies and implementing conservation measures, they demonstrate that it is possible to continue seaweed farming while safeguarding marine ecosystems. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that addressing climate change requires a collective effort. Let's celebrate the resilience and strength of these women who are leading the way in climate-conscious farming, inspiring us to take action and protect our planet.
About AshGallery
AshGallery is a company that consists of a group of independent photographers raising awareness about our culture, our community and conditions in Zanzibar through photography. The island is filled with a way of life mostly inaccessible to outsiders; we take photographs of the untouched Zanzibar and share with the world.We capture the Swahili culture, traditions and communities through artistic, creative and realistic images of Zanzibar. We provide a look of Zanzibar from the perspective of local Zanzibaris. We have strong skills in wildlife photography, street photography, portraits, architectural photography and much more.
As AshGallery, we strongly believe in the importance of giving back and supporting our community efforts.
AshGallery is one of three recipients of the 2018 UNESCO Heritage Award Winner and 2019 best photographer of the year in ZANZIBAR YOUTH AWARDS.
Urithi Wetu Cultural Group
A traditional music and dance group from Pemba, Urithi Wetu Cultural Group brings the authentic drums, sounds and movements from the island of Pemba.
'Urithi Wetu' means 'Our Heritage', which they proudly present to viewers across the isles of Zanzibar.
We are thrilled to be the first place in Zanzibar where they are performing as a collective, and it will undoubtedly be a unique viewing and listening experience.