The 30th September was not only a day when counterfeits were to fall but also a day where, creatives met at The Godown Art Center to discuss on the issue of What Next?? as pertains the Kenyan culture and their creativity vs ICT. The panel inundated energy with the likes of; Prof. Suki Kaloo, Kenya Polytechnic and school of Creativity in Kenya, Julius Nyerere Odero, The Karen Art Vllage; David Mureithi, Creative entrepreneur; Alex Gakuru, Creative Commons and Dr. Mshai Mwangola, Kenya Cultural Centre. The event was hosted by Mumbi.
In terms of policy the panelists agreed that the country was better of, what is needed is the recognition that culture is important by people in position influencing policies, cultural workers being able to influence the people, creating and environment for growth and understanding that culture is dynamic and an identity.
On the the issue of culture and ICT, there was Kind of disconnect between the creatives, like Techies and other creatives in trying to inline the Cultural-ICT marriage. Gakuru said that It is time we stopped being too much of specialists and be at least generalists. In so doing we shall try to bridge the gap that has forever existed between the technology and our culture.
In looking at culture, there arose a serious debate on what culture really is. Many have perceived culture as that maasai influence or rather the traditional societal cultural practices we so heard or maybe practised or still practice. Culture is what it is now and not was then. There of course has been that paradigm shift from what we knew then to what we embrace now or maybe should be. When we let more of yersteday cloud our today we more or less kill the yesterday or the today and hence create a divide.Therefore each individual should have or look for that definitions of culture that suit them and stand by it and of course defend it. Culture is embedded in our constitution and so could be that vital ingredient in the development of this nation. It Could or rather can contribute to up to 10% of the countries revenue that is if we really worked hard at its recognition. the panelists observed.
In terms of science and culture and creativity it was observed that the three are intertwined and we can not develop one while leaving the other in the cold. We got to work at the trilogy and build at it for us to achieve harmonious and steady societal growth. The meeting stressed on more unity to achieve than the rather considered disconnect among members of different fields in the creative industry.
Dr Mwangola Emphasized on the incorporation of the expressives, facilitators and the changers in trying to sell the Kenyan culture and creating its identity in the global map.
In terms of policy the panelists agreed that the country was better of, what is needed is the recognition that culture is important by people in position influencing policies, cultural workers being able to influence the people, creating and environment for growth and understanding that culture is dynamic and an identity.
On the the issue of culture and ICT, there was Kind of disconnect between the creatives, like Techies and other creatives in trying to inline the Cultural-ICT marriage. Gakuru said that It is time we stopped being too much of specialists and be at least generalists. In so doing we shall try to bridge the gap that has forever existed between the technology and our culture.
In looking at culture, there arose a serious debate on what culture really is. Many have perceived culture as that maasai influence or rather the traditional societal cultural practices we so heard or maybe practised or still practice. Culture is what it is now and not was then. There of course has been that paradigm shift from what we knew then to what we embrace now or maybe should be. When we let more of yersteday cloud our today we more or less kill the yesterday or the today and hence create a divide.Therefore each individual should have or look for that definitions of culture that suit them and stand by it and of course defend it. Culture is embedded in our constitution and so could be that vital ingredient in the development of this nation. It Could or rather can contribute to up to 10% of the countries revenue that is if we really worked hard at its recognition. the panelists observed.
In terms of science and culture and creativity it was observed that the three are intertwined and we can not develop one while leaving the other in the cold. We got to work at the trilogy and build at it for us to achieve harmonious and steady societal growth. The meeting stressed on more unity to achieve than the rather considered disconnect among members of different fields in the creative industry.
Dr Mwangola Emphasized on the incorporation of the expressives, facilitators and the changers in trying to sell the Kenyan culture and creating its identity in the global map.
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