Siku Ya Kivu: A Cultural Day on Congo

Spend an afternoon celebrating Kivu through language, music, and encounters that highlight the cultural richness of this region in eastern Congo marked by years of conflict.

Through exchanges, smells, sounds, and images, Siku Ya Kivu brings the diversity of Kivu to life. Come and discover the languages and experience music as a living heritage and a source of connection.
 

Programme

1:00-2:00 pm | Kafé Kivu
Kivu offers a feast for the senses with coffee, machanza (cheese), textiles, music, and artworks.

2:00-3:30 pm | Talk: "The future of language in Kivu"
Language as a cultural compass: What does language loss mean for communities? What role can art, teaching, media, and education play in preserving this intangible heritage? The conference focusses on local languages such as Kinande, Shi, and Kihunde, which are increasingly under threat despite their vitality.

4:00-5:00 pm | Concert for peace with AiméDoh
Belgian-Congolese singer AiméDoh pays homage to his roots through songs in Swahili, with messages of truth, reconciliation, and hope.

Partners
Siku Ya Kivu is a joint initiative of Komala asbl, MAQOM Legacy, and the AfricaMuseum. Komala is a platform dedicated to cultural reinforcement within the Congolese diaspora in Belgium and beyond.