British Council Opens Culture Grows Symposium 2025 with Key Focus on Exploring Indigenous Knowledge

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The British Council, in partnership with Twaweza Communications, has launched the third edition of the Culture Grows Symposium 2025 at the National Museums of Kenya.

Themed “Heritage in the Digital Age: An Exploration of Indigenous Knowledge and Technology,” the hybrid event marks the highlight of the UK/Kenya Season 2025, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives from across the globe.

Running until 26 July 2025, with follow-up programs scheduled in Lagos, Nigeria, and London, UK, later in the year, the Symposium draws a vibrant mix of artists and creatives, technologists and innovators, educators, researchers, and cultural entrepreneurs from across the continent and beyond. It invites those working at the intersection of culture and technology to reflect on how cultural heritage is preserved, reimagined, and shared across generations and borders.

Building on the legacy of past symposia held in 2020 and 2022, this year’s gathering highlights community-led approaches to cultural preservation.