South Africa's First Township Design Festival Kasiology Launches in Soweto
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Jennifer Hahn
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Summary
Kasiology, South Africa's first design festival focused on celebrating the creative economy in historically Black townships, launched its inaugural edition in Soweto, Johannesburg. Organized by advocacy group Creative20, the festival aims to showcase and elevate the undervalued creative talent from townships, debuting during Design Week South Africa as a one-day event in the country's largest and most famous township.
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its inaugural edition taking place in the Soweto suburb of Johannesburg
Organised by local advocacy group Creative20, Kasiology debuted during Design Week South Africa
one-day event in the country's largest and most famous township, Soweto
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