CultureTree Centre has been awarded funding from the Mayor of London's Untold Stories fund to develop Yoruba heritage walking trails and murals in Southwark, the first of their kind in the
UK. The interactive walking trail will tell the story of the Yoruba community in Southwark and how they have contributed to the area.
There will be six digital Yoruba heritage walking trails, an online oral history archive, a pop-up Yoruba community hub, and interactive wall murals across the borough of Southwark. The trail guides will cover a wide range of places, themes, and ideas of interest to both tourists and locals, exploring Yoruba cuisine, legends, and true stories. The project is also partnering with The Tate Modern on the exhibition A World in Common, celebrating contemporary African photography.
The funding is part of the Mayor's £1m Untold Stories programme to champion diversity in the capital’s public spaces and ensure London’s landmarks and monuments reflect the achievements of all who have contributed to the city's success. For more information visit https://culturetree.co.uk/yoruba-community-group
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