{"id":24417,"date":"2025-08-21T17:10:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T15:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=24417"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:59:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:59:31","slug":"resonance-archive-festival-and-artventurous-travel-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/resonance-archive-festival-and-artventurous-travel-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritage and Tourism Unite: Resonance Archive Festival and Artventurous Travel Conference Set for Gauteng"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gauteng is poised to become a vibrant cultural hub in 2025 with two major events celebrating heritage, art, and tourism: the <strong>Artventurous Travel Conference<\/strong> and the <strong>Resonance Archive Festival<\/strong>. <strong>From 28 to 31 August<\/strong>, the <strong>Resonance Archive Festival<\/strong> will bring together creatives, film lovers, and community members to explore the province\u2019s rich cultural history while promoting tourism and supporting local communities. <strong>From 6 to 8 September<\/strong>, the <strong><strong>Artventurous Travel Conference<\/strong><\/strong> promises to foster cultural entrepreneurship and support creatives as key contributors to the province\u2019s tourism and economic landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHECK OUT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-tourism-month-2025\/\">Gauteng Tourism Month 2025: What to Expect from South Africa\u2019s Visitor Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-a-deep-dive-into-south-african-culture\" data-level=\"2\">A Deep Dive into South African Culture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-eyethu-heritage-hall-a-cultural-pillar-in-soweto\" data-level=\"2\">Eyethu Heritage Hall: A Cultural Pillar in Soweto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-tshabalala-walk-of-remembrance\" data-level=\"2\">The Tshabalala Walk of Remembrance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-community-market-honouring-entrepreneurship\" data-level=\"2\">The Community Market: Honouring Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-a-focus-on-community-and-tourism\" data-level=\"2\">A Focus on Community and Tourism<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-celebrating-african-cinema-and-heritage\" data-level=\"2\">Celebrating African Cinema and Heritage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-the-resonance-archive-festival-matters\" data-level=\"2\">Why the Resonance Archive Festival Matters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-event-details-summary\" data-level=\"2\">Event Details Summary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-artventurous-travel-conference\" data-level=\"2\">Artventurous Travel Conference<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-event-details\" data-level=\"2\">Event Details:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-a-cultural-renaissance-for-gauteng\" data-level=\"2\">A Cultural Renaissance for Gauteng<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-deep-dive-into-south-african-culture\">A Deep Dive into South African Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Resonance Archive Festival, hosted at the Eyethu Heritage Hall in Soweto, will showcase a variety of African films presenting stories of resistance, memory, and Black cinematic futures. Known for its community-driven focus, the festival provides a platform for local filmmakers to share their work and for audiences to connect deeply with African history and artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside, the Artventurous Travel Conference will gather creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders to discuss how art, heritage, and community development intersect. Workshops and discussions will highlight how arts and culture can foster economic growth and empower communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3982817469\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eyethu-heritage-hall-a-cultural-pillar-in-soweto\">Eyethu Heritage Hall: A Cultural Pillar in Soweto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyethu Heritage Hall, founded by Ephraim \u201cMshengu\u201d Tshabalala and Caroline Kinini \u201cCK\u201d Tshabalala, stands as a beacon of Soweto\u2019s arts scene. It will host the Resonance Archive Festival starting 30 August, commemorating Eyethu Cinema\u2019s founding anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival includes historic and contemporary African film screenings, free events like the Music Archive Pop-Up, and notable films such as <em>How Long<\/em> by Gibson Kente, appealing to both film enthusiasts and those interested in cinema\u2019s cultural influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-tshabalala-walk-of-remembrance\">The Tshabalala Walk of Remembrance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 30 August, attendees can participate in the Tshabalala Walk of Remembrance, a guided tour of significant Soweto sites linked to the Tshabalala family and Eyethu Cinema. Stops like Mshenguville and Kinini Street offer an immersive cultural and historical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4218547389\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-community-market-honouring-entrepreneurship\">The Community Market: Honouring Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The community market, also on 30 August, celebrates local entrepreneurship inspired by the Tshabalalas\u2019 journey from humble beginnings to success. Featuring over 15 local business stalls and live music, the market offers visitors a genuine taste of Soweto\u2019s vibrant community life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-focus-on-community-and-tourism\">A Focus on Community and Tourism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These events provide Gauteng Tourism an opportunity to promote the province as a cultural tourism destination. Support such as subsidised ticketing and vendor promotion helps make Soweto\u2019s heritage accessible and encourages township tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1854022278\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebrating-african-cinema-and-heritage\">Celebrating African Cinema and Heritage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinema is a powerful vehicle for preserving history and identity. The Resonance Archive Festival\u2019s screenings, including <em>Ernest Cole: Lost and Found<\/em>, educate audiences on cinema\u2019s role in cultural preservation. The Artventurous Travel Conference also explores how creative sectors can enhance tourism and sustainable economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755790727-1024x572.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-24431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755790727-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755790727-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755790727-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755790727.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resonancefest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resonance Archive Festival<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-the-resonance-archive-festival-matters\">Why the Resonance Archive Festival Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Resonance Archive Festival demonstrates how culture, history, and tourism unite to build strong communities. They empower locals to celebrate and preserve their heritage, honouring the past and creating future opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you live locally, visit Gauteng, or simply love film, these events offer an exceptional chance to experience Soweto\u2019s rich cultural tapestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755787742-722x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-24426\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resonancefest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resonance Archive Festival<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1030348035\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-event-details-summary\">Event Details Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Event: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resonancefest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resonance Archive Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 28 August to 31 August 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Primary Venue<\/strong>: Eyethu Heritage Hall, Soweto, Gauteng<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Locations<\/strong>: Various venues in Soweto, including the <strong>Tshabalala Walk of Remembrance<\/strong> and the <strong>Community Market<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ticket Prices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free events<\/strong> include the <strong>Music Archive Pop-up<\/strong> and <strong>Music Theatre Classics<\/strong> (28-29 August).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paid screenings<\/strong> (30-31 August) are R50 per screening. Specific details for other events (such as workshops or tours) will be available on the event&#8217;s ticketing platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounts and subsidised tickets are available for local residents, with support from <strong>Gauteng Tourism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/330598-resonance-archive-festival-2025\/?ref=organiser-profile#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quicket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Details \/ Booking Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Official Website for Tickets<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/330598-resonance-archive-festival-2025\/?ref=organiser-profile#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resonance Archive Festival Ticket Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <strong>book a stall<\/strong> or get more information, email <strong><a href=\"mailto:projects@eyethuheritage.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">projects@eyethuheritage.co.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For general event updates, visit the <strong>Eyethu Heritage Hall<\/strong> official channels on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eyethuheritagehall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@eyethuheritagehall<\/a>, and <strong>@resonance_archive_festival<\/strong>. Keep an eye on these platforms for ticket sales, program details, and vendor opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Instagram<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eyethuheritagehall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@eyethuheritagehall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61568633611882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eyethu Heritage Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-artventurous-travel-conference\">Artventurous Travel Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/deals\/the-artventurous-travel-conference-corporate-exhibition-package\/\">Artventurous Travel Conference<\/a> is a unique three-day event designed for budding arts and travel entrepreneurs. It blends art, tourism, and community spirit to provide an immersive experience for creatives, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders. The conference includes workshops, discussions, and presentations focused on how arts and culture can drive economic growth and empower communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1622686978\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-event-details\">Event Details:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates: <\/strong>6 September to 8 September 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong>&nbsp;3 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ticket Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;Exhibition package for 3 days costs R5,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus:<\/strong>&nbsp;A journey like no other, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and showcase at the intersection of art, travel, and entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference aims to inspire and equip participants to leverage creativity and cultural tourism as engines for development. It offers a platform to engage with like-minded individuals and industry leaders for networking and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755787604-1024x724.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-24425\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/deals\/the-artventurous-travel-conference-corporate-exhibition-package\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gauteng Tourism Authority<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-cultural-renaissance-for-gauteng\">A Cultural Renaissance for Gauteng<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These festivals highlight Gauteng\u2019s leadership in arts and culture. By celebrating Soweto\u2019s vibrant heritage and inspiring new storytellers, they strengthen cultural tourism and community empowerment. Supporting these events means contributing to a movement preserving African heritage through storytelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Resonance Archive Festival and Artventurous Conference celebrate African cinema and Soweto\u2019s heritage with workshops, screenings, markets, and cultural tours from 28-31 August 2025 in Gauteng.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":24427,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"The Resonance Archive Festival and Artventurous Conference celebrate African cinema and Soweto\u2019s heritage with workshops, screenings, markets, and cultural tours from 28-31 August 2025 in Gauteng.","footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[104,7372,102,109,1280,1145,492],"class_list":{"0":"post-24417","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-events","8":"tag-events-in-gauteng","9":"tag-festival-news","10":"tag-festivals-and-concerts-in-gauteng","11":"tag-gauteng-tourism","12":"tag-gauteng-tourism-authority","13":"tag-south-african-heritage-travel","14":"tag-soweto"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24417"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24432,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24417\/revisions\/24432"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}