Manilla Echoes. Virtual Panel Talk

Manilla Echoes: Decolonising Museum Practices through Dialogic Programming is a one-hour virtual panel talk exploring how African heritage and history can be told on a balanced scale — not solely through Eurocentric lenses, but through community voices, ancestral knowledge, and creative intervention.

Anchored by the symbolism of the Manilla band — a colonial currency and cultural artifact — this conversation brings together four dynamic speakers to reflect on cultural ownership, inclusive curation, and the power of storytelling to reshape museum narratives.

What to Expect

• Four speaker-led segments, each rooted in the Manilla band and its relevance to African heritage
• Live audience Q&A and reflections
• Insightful dialogue on ethical museum practice, representation, and community-led approaches

Venue

This is a virtual event hosted via Teams. The virtual access link will be shared with registered attendees via email on the day of event registration and a remider email with access link 24 hours before the event.

Accessibility

• Live captions will be available throughout the session
• If you have specific access needs, please contact the organizer in advance

Things to Know

• Please join the Teams room 5 minutes early to settle in
• You’re welcome to keep your camera off or on — whatever feels comfortable
• Audience participation is encouraged during the Q&A segment via chat or voice