Culture: Celebrating Diversity, Preserving Heritage
Culture is the heartbeat of a community. It shapes identities, fosters understanding, and connects generations. At SOLEL International, we're dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of the communities we serve. Our cultural initiatives focus on honoring heritage, promoting diversity, and creating platforms for cultural expression and exchange
Cultural Preservation Initiatives
Preserving cultural heritage is crucial for maintaining community identity and passing down important traditions to future generations.
Moorish American Heritage Projects
Digital Archiving of Cultural Artifacts
Oral History Collection Program
Storytelling Programs
Live Performance Events
Cultural Exchange Programs
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Moorish American Heritage Projects
We have a special focus on preserving and celebrating Moorish American heritage, an often overlooked but crucial part of American history.
Moro Americana Festival: Our annual festival, is a vibrant celebration of Moorish American culture. It features live performances, art exhibitions, culinary experiences, and educational panels, providing a platform for the community to share its rich heritage with a wider audience.
Moorish American History Education Program: We've developed educational materials and workshops that highlight the contributions of Moorish Americans to U.S. history, working to integrate this important perspective into local school curricula.
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Digital Archiving of Cultural Artifacts
In our increasingly digital world, we're working to ensure that cultural artifacts are preserved and made accessible for future generations.
Virtual Museum of Community History: We're creating a digital archive of historical photos, documents, and oral histories from the communities we serve. This online resource serves as a living museum, accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
3D Scanning of Cultural Objects: For physical artifacts at risk of deterioration, we use 3D scanning technology to create detailed digital replicas, ensuring these important cultural touchstones are preserved.
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Oral History Collection Program
We believe every community member has a story worth preserving.
StoryCorps Partnership: We've partnered with StoryCorps to record and archive the personal histories of community elders, ensuring their experiences and wisdom are preserved for future generations.
Youth-Elder Interview Project: We pair young people with community elders for recorded interviews, fostering intergenerational connections while preserving important cultural knowledge.
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SOLEL TV and Storytelling Programs
SOLEL TV, partnering with TRÈ Media Group, offers diverse media services:
1. High-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains
2. Accessible and inclusive programming for various audiences
3. Innovative media solutions using cutting-edge technology
Storytelling Programs:
1. Podcasting:
- Community Voices Series: Stories from diverse community members
- Artist Spotlight: Interviews with local artists
2. Documentary Filmmaking:
- "Voices of Houston" Series
- "Augmented Reality in Public Art" Documentary
- "Redeem the Light" What led CenterPoint into the Space of Social Goodwill ?
Documentary
3. Live Performance Events:
- Cultural Storytelling Nights
- Poetry and Spoken Word Performances
These programs aim to bridge divides, foster understanding, truth telling and preserve cultural knowledge by amplifying community voices and stories.
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Cultural Exchange Programs
In our interconnected world, fostering understanding between cultures is more important than ever. Our cultural exchange programs aim to broaden perspectives and create global connections.
International Artist Residencies
We bring international artists to our communities and send local artists abroad.
Artist-in-Residence Program: We host artists from around the world for extended stays, during which they create work inspired by and in collaboration with the local community.
Local Artists Abroad: We sponsor local artists to participate in residencies in other countries, broadening their perspectives and allowing them to serve as cultural ambassadors.
Virtual Cultural Exchange Workshops
Leveraging technology to create global connections.
Global Classroom Initiative: We connect local classrooms with schools around the world for virtual cultural exchange sessions, allowing young people to learn directly from peers in other countries.
International Craft Share: Virtual workshops where artisans from different cultures share traditional crafting techniques, fostering appreciation for diverse artistic traditions.
Collaborative Projects with Bahrain, Brazil, and Seychelles: Building on our international partnerships, we've developed ongoing cultural exchange projects.
Bahraini-American Music Fusion Project: A collaboration between musicians from Bahrain and the U.S., resulting in unique performances that blend both musical traditions
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Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
We believe that celebrating diversity makes our communities stronger. Our diversity initiatives aim to ensure all voices are heard and all cultures are celebrated.
Disability-Inclusive Arts Program
We work to ensure that our arts programs are accessible to people of all abilities.
Adaptive Art Classes: We offer art classes specifically designed for individuals with various disabilities, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
Inclusive Performance Series: We organize performances that integrate artists with and without disabilities, challenging perceptions and showcasing diverse talents.
Multicultural Festival Series
Throughout the year, we organize festivals celebrating the various cultures represented in our communities.
Taste of the World Food Festival: An annual event where community members share traditional dishes from their cultural backgrounds.
Global Music Marathon: A 24-hour music festival featuring performances representing musical traditions from around the world.
Through these diverse cultural initiatives, we're working to create communities where every culture is valued, every voice is heard, and where diversity is seen as a strength. By preserving heritage, fostering cultural exchange, and celebrating diversity, we're building more inclusive, understanding, and vibrant communities for today and for generations to come.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
We believe that celebrating diversity makes our communities stronger. Our diversity initiatives aim to ensure all voices are heard and all cultures are celebrated.
Disability-Inclusive Arts Program
We work to ensure that our arts programs are accessible to people of all abilities.
Adaptive Art Classes: We offer art classes specifically designed for individuals with various disabilities, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
Inclusive Performance Series: We organize performances that integrate artists with and without disabilities, challenging perceptions and showcasing diverse talents.
Multicultural Festival Series
Throughout the year, we organize festivals celebrating the various cultures represented in our communities.
Taste of the World Food Festival: An annual event where community members share traditional dishes from their cultural backgrounds.
Global Music Marathon: A 24-hour music festival featuring performances representing musical traditions from around the world.
Through these diverse cultural initiatives, we're working to create communities where every culture is valued, every voice is heard, and where diversity is seen as a strength. By preserving heritage, fostering cultural exchange, and celebrating diversity, we're building more inclusive, understanding, and vibrant communities for today and for generations to come.