Illuminations: Celebrating One Jamat, Many Cultures

Music & Dance

Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Africa. This zone features traditional instruments and looping screens showcasing traditional dances like the Jerusalem, Intore, and Isukuti.

Curated Music & Dance

BRENDA FASSIE - Vulindlela

Popular Namibia Drummers

Food Diversity

Discover a rich palette of flavors with sample models of iconic dishes and displays of key ingredients like Mandazi flour, cassava chips, ugali flour, Rooibos tea, and various spices.

Featured Dishes

Ugali (Kenya): A cornmeal staple made from maize flour and water.

Mandazi (Kenya): Sweet fried bread made with flour, sugar, and coconut milk.

Isombe (Rwanda): Cassava leaves in a rich peanut sauce.

Bobotie (South Africa): A spiced minced meat dish with a creamy egg topping.

Biltong (South Africa): Dried and cured meat snack, seasoned with vinegar and coriander.

Kapana (Namibia): Street-style grilled beef with a chili spice mix.

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Language & Oral Traditions

Explore the linguistic diversity of the region through multi-language phrase boards, audio tales, and a word wall of proverbs with their translations. This zone celebrates the power of storytelling and shared wisdom.

Language Tools

Innovation & Resources

This section highlights the continent's ingenuity, from mock mineral displays (uranium, coltan, diamonds) to panels on groundbreaking innovations like M-PESA, life-saving delivery drones, and sustainable solar grids.

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History & Heritage

Journey through a shared historical timeline, from pre-colonial empires to post-independence nation-building. Discover the significant contributions of the Ismaili community, heritage mosques, and cultural artifacts that tell the story of the region.

Key Heritage Sites

Explore landmark sites like the Aga Khan Mosque in Kenya and Fordsburg Jamatkhana in South Africa.

Historical Resources

📚 Informational Resources

🎥 YouTube Channel

The Ismaili Kenya – YouTube Channel

🕌 Jamatkhana & IIS Resources

❤️ Ismaili CIVIC & Regional

Tourism & Nature

Behold the breathtaking beauty of Africa with posters and panoramic visuals of iconic natural wonders. Short video clips with voiceovers bring these majestic landscapes to life.

Featured Attractions

Maasai Mara (Kenya): World-famous for its wildlife safaris and the Great Migration.

Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda): A premier destination for gorilla trekking.

Lake Tanganyika (Burundi): Africa's deepest lake, known for its crystal-clear waters.

Table Mountain (South Africa): An iconic flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town.

Sossusvlei Dunes (Namibia): Home to some of the world's highest red sand dunes.

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Textiles & Clothing

Discover the rich world of African textiles. This zone features a wall of swatches including Ankara, Kitenge, Kikoi, and Barkcloth, alongside prints of iconic garments like the Herero dress and the Madiba shirt.