Africa: "Looking Forward, Looking Back"
- Duration:Permanent
- Location:Faletti Gallery of African Cultures
Africa, the second largest continent, is a vast and diverse land of many cultures. The continent is an array of environments in which indigenous peoples have created social, political, and economic systems adapted to their specific surroundings. Although urban centers are growing at increasing rates, many Africans still live in rural villages where life centers on the harvest and where feasts and celebrations reflect agricultural cycles.
The continent has a long history of vibrant oral traditions, powerful empires, and far-reaching trade routes. Many countries in Africa are currently experiencing significant and often turbulent political change and economic revitalization. African societies today are a rich blend of ancient traditions and modern innovations, adapting to the needs and opportunities of today.
