The history of Cape Town exists in our living libraries — our elders that have grown up before us. And, if we don’t ask them about the everyday stories that shaped their view of this place, how do we continue to make sense of it as the next generation?
This intergenerational storytelling exchange invites young people (18–35) to bring an elder they admire — a grandparent, an aunt, a neighbour, a mentor — and sit down together to talk over tea. Drawing on South Africa’s long tradition of oral storytelling, the workshop creates a structured but intimate space for the kinds of intergenerational conversations that don’t usually happen in the rush of everyday life.
This is an event about archiving the ordinary. The everyday memories, domestic rituals, and personal histories that don’t make it into the history books, but that are the real texture of this city.
This session is facilitated by Natalie Sifuma and Stella Hertantyo, who are joined by Rizqah Dollie, Nadia Kamies and Andre Marais.