Fendika Cultural Center, 2020 Prince Claus Laureate

Описание: Fendika Cultural Center is a cultural hub and vibrant creative hotspot in the heart of Addis Ababa. Owned and run by dancer and choreographer Melaku Belay, it is a melting pot of traditional and contemporary cultural expression, where artists of all generations experiment with new forms and reinvigorate old forms in all artistic disciplines, from music and poetry to visual arts and performance. It is a popular and unique catalyst for Ethiopian culture.

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Prince Claus Awards honour individuals and organisations for their excellent, ground- breaking work in culture and development. The seven 2020 Prince Claus Laureates were announced on 2 December in an online ceremony. Viewers watching from around the world were invited into the Royal Palace Amsterdam. During the programme, His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, Honorary Chair of the Prince Claus Fund, and the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sigrid Kaag spoke about the power of culture. Watch the ceremony here:    / princeclausfund  

Film Credits:
Directed & Edited by: Juliette Stevens
Colour Grading: Bram Baas
Audiomix: Earforce / Madoc van Zalk
Voice-over: Nadja Freeman
Motion Graphics: Ruben van Leer
Subtitles: Sjaan de Bruijn
Produced by: New Amsterdam Film Company / Sanne Stoker