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Umngeni Howick

City of Crafts and Folk Art since 2023

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Umngeni Howick

City of Crafts and Folk Art since 2023

City presentation

Umngeni Howick, located along the Midlands Meander tourist route in South Africa, is home to over 170 craftspeople working in diverse fields such as ceramics and sculpture. The city and the nation actively support its artisans through initiatives like the Zulu Mphopomeni Tourism Enterprise programme, which is community-led and aims to ensure the economic sustainability of craftspeople while revitalizing Zulu culture. In collaboration with the Midlands Meander association, Umngeni Howick and the nation have trained 50 craftspeople and are planning to launch an online platform to help artisans sell their products.

As a UNESCO Creative City, Umngeni Howick is focused on elevating local crafts through events like the planned Indaba craft festival, modeled after Cape Town’s Indaba design festival. This initiative aims to highlight local talent and foster intercultural dialogue by inviting craftspeople from other Creative Cities. Another planned festival will celebrate craftspeople preserving Zulu cultural heritage, aligning the city and the nation with UNESCO’s efforts to support indigenous communities.

Contacts

Mr. Mgaga Thando
thando.mgaga@umngeni.gov.za

Weifang

City of Crafts and Folk Art since 2021

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Weifang

City of Crafts and Folk Art since 2021

City presentation

Weifang, known as the birthplace of the kite and a hub of crafts and creativity, has a rich history dating back 2,400 years. By the 5th and 6th centuries, it emerged as a center for Buddha statue making, and since the 18th century, it has been recognized as a crafts capital in northern China. The city is famous for various art forms, including kites, Chinese New Year paintings, papercutting, peach pit carving, and silver inlaid painting. Embracing both tradition and innovation, Weifang has hosted 38 International Kite Festivals, fostering cultural and economic exchanges with over 110 countries.

With over 1,800 craft workshops employing around 100,000 people, including 40,000 women, the city’s cultural industries generated USD 3.56 billion in GDP in 2020. As a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, Weifang aims to promote research in crafts, create jobs, nurture emerging cultural industries, and enhance international collaboration.

Contacts

Mr. Fan Xinjian
wfssdb@163.com
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