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IIPT Proud Partner in 4th African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference: Catching the Fire |
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Danny Glover |
IIPT is again proud to be a partner in the 4th African Diaspora Heritage Trail International Conference: Catching the Fire being held in Bermuda from 26th to 30th July 2008 being hosted by Premier Dr. the Honorable Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP, and the Government of Bermuda. The 2008 Conference will provide a continuing forum for the sharing of the vision, models, policy and resources that govern the development of the African Diaspora Heritage Trail - gathering diverse talented and experienced persons from throughout the African Diaspora who are committed to the authentic research, documentation, promotion and dynamic development of African Diaspora Heritage sites/venues, museums, monuments, and cultural expressions. “Recapturing and revisioning the concept of a cross-border African Diaspora Heritage Trail, “CATCHING THE FIRE!” will translate the previous planning and valuable dialogue into solid structure by featuring the dynamic research of scholars, anthropologists, historical researchers, students, artists and other stakeholders as they uncover, recover, shape and ignite the Trail which retraces the footsteps of our ancestors.” It was at IIPT’s First Global Summit on Peace through Tourism in Amman, Jordan, November 2000 that the late Hon. David H. Allen was inspired with the vision of “The African Diaspora Heritage Trail” (ADHT). Within six months, the ADHT was launched as a self-guided tour in Bermuda. It was subsequently presented in its full concept for the first time at the 1st IIPT African Conference on Peace through Tourism in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, March 2002. In May 2002, Hon. David H. Allen’s inspired idea took full flight with international support at the First African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference in Bermuda. In Hon. David Allen’s own words: “The aim of the African Diaspora Heritage Trail is to identify, conserve, and promote historic sites linked with the development and progress of people of African descent.” With the continued bold leadership of Bermuda Premier,
Dr. Ewart F. Brown, the ADHT has since been developing a network
of collaborators who identify, build, finance, promote and market
memorable heritage destinations. ADHT destinations foster sustainable
economic development, provide inspiring educational experiences,
produce quality cultural heritage products that expose visitors
to authentic African Diaspora history and culture, and motivate
local populations to become active participants in the preservation
and dissemination of their own history and culture.
The 4th ADHT Conference will identify specific heritage trails in selected countries and physically place them on an interactive “Trail Map”, highlighting the connections between the developing components which make up an expanding trail of hope across borders of diverse nations. Interactive conference offerings are designed to include the expertise of all participants, and convey the rich heritage and culture of the peoples of Africa and the African Diaspora as presented through their own artistic expressions, written and oral histories, institution-building and policy making. Conference attendees can expect to actively participate in educational and professional development sessions, share model heritage trail programs, enjoy networking on an international level, and receive unparalleled technical assistance for their heritage tourism programs.
For more information or to be added to the ADHT mailing list, ADHT Conference,
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