Living museums as decolonized institutions. a case study of Kambako living museum in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.
- Author
- Mberikwazvo, Japhinos T
- Title
- Living museums as decolonized institutions. a case study of Kambako living museum in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.
- Abstract
- This research explores the concept of Living Museums as decolonized institutions, using Kambako Living Museum in Chiredzi as a case study. Grounded in Africana Theory and its Afrocentric tenets, the study examines how Living Museums serve as sites of cultural retrieval, challenging dominant narratives and promoting community-led cultural preservation. Data is collected through extensive field research and semi-structured interviews with community members, museum staff, and stakeholders. The findings revealed that Kambako Living Museum embodies decolonization principles, prioritizing community-led approaches, indigenous knowledge systems, and inclusive representation. The museum showcases Shangaan cultural heritage with grassroots authenticity, challenging dominant narratives and Eurocentric approaches to cultural preservation. The study demonstrates the potential of Living Museums to empower marginalized communities, promote intergenerational knowledge transfer, and challenge Eurocentric approaches to cultural preservation. The research contributes to the scholarship decolonization, cultural preservation, and community-led initiatives, emphasizing the significance of Living Museums in revitalizing cultural heritage.
- Date
- June 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Museum, Decolonization, Chiredzi
- Supervisor
- Dr M. E. Sagiya
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
