The People and Plants International Traditional Foodways Program held a webinar on Indigenous Food and Cultural Revival Festivals. These festivals celebrate local cultures and connections to nature, strengthen communities, raise awareness in the public, and inform policy making. In this webinar, People and Plants partners share practical advice, experiences, and lessons learned from festivals in Indonesia, Ecuador, The Philippines and South Africa. 

PROGRAM

- Strengthening solidarity and advancing the collective agenda of the Indigenous Negrito community in The Philippines – Melvin Guilleno (SPNKK)
- Kapuas Hulu's timeless treasures: Preserving heritage and traditional food through festivals and celebration – Veronika Heni & Valentinus Heri (Riak Bumi)
- Food festivals as a tool to promote agroecology and traditional foodways in South Africa – Brittany Kesselman (University of Cape Town) & Mashudu Takalani (Earthlore Foundation)
- Traditional food festivals: Experiences of the Kichwa People of Ecuadorian Amazon – Didier Lacaze & Rosa Canelos (Sacha Warmi)
- Q&A

This event is the first in a series of webinars exploring tools and methodologies associated with knowledge exchange, drawing upon People and Plants' decades-long experience. Additional webinars will include: manuals and booklets; recipe exchanges and cookbooks; video production; games; and seasonal calendars. Webinars will be held 2 times per year, and will feature background videos and links to practical materials.

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