Kulturkalas
Kulturkalas is an inclusive project aimed at strengthening both cultural identity and social integration, with Malmö as its starting point. Through creativity, collaboration, and community engagement, the project creates a platform for long-term positive development for families with children—especially those facing challenges in Swedish society.
The project includes several engaging and meaningful components:
Recycling Crafts in collaboration with @mindfulnesshomemalmo – where children and adults create with care for both heart and environment.
Recycled Fashion in collaboration with the African Women and Youth Association – a creative initiative where old clothes are transformed into beautiful prom dresses for high school students.
Dance & Music – Afro Step dance and the creation of instruments from recycled materials bring both joy of movement and rhythm.
Sustainable Cooking – we cook delicious, environmentally friendly meals together and collect our recipes in a shared cookbook.
Community Information – through Afroswedes, participants receive guidance to strengthen their knowledge and engagement in society.
APRIL 28, 2026, we celebrate the highlight – the grand finale of Kulturkalas, where we showcase and celebrate everything we have created together!
Everything is free of charge, and everyone is welcome to co-create—regardless of background, age, or experience. Together, we are shaping a more sustainable, creative, and inclusive Malmö.
Supported by: Region Skåne
Kora Tales – The Snake and the Excavator
With support from the Kulturförvaltningen in Malmö, from 2022 to 2024, we are proud to present the project Kora Tales – The Snake and the Excavator, a unique and interactive family event performed by Andreas Åkesson and Mao Zybamba. The project takes the audience on a journey through West African music and storytelling, where the traditional instrument kora—a harp-like lute with 21 strings—plays a central role.
The Snake and the Excavator is a family performance aimed at both children and adults. In this interactive show, children and their parents are encouraged to participate by singing, dancing, and becoming part of the living story. Music, movement, and storytelling are woven together to create a magical and educational experience for all ages.
We are grateful to have received support from the Cultural Administration in Malmö to carry out this project, and we have had the opportunity to perform at several libraries and cultural centers across Malmö. So far, the project has been presented at various libraries in Malmö, Allaktivitetshusen (community activity centers), as well as libraries in Bara and Svedala.
We look forward to continuing to spread joy and culture to more audiences through Kora Tales – The Snake and the Excavator, creating memorable moments of music, dance, and togetherness.
“The Bird That Searched for Its Voice – a dance performance”
A visual story about a bird searching for its voice.
The journey is portrayed through an intimate encounter between the music of the West African string instrument, the kora, and the movements of two dancers. At times, the kutiro drum also calls out, guiding the bird along its path.
It is a story filled with spontaneity and improvisation—of encounters and imitation. As part of the performance, the audience is invited to participate through song and dance, and to playfully suggest movements that may help the bird find its voice. Only with their help can the bird truly discover it. Each performance becomes a unique exploration of expression.
Purpose:
To develop children’s and young people’s ability to interpret, imagine, and collaborate through artistic expression.
Children and Young Voices Through Art.
“Children and Young Voices Through Art” is a project where children create their own clothing, which will later be showcased in a fashion show presented by children and youth. The project also includes a dance performance featuring the children, as well as an art exhibition of their work, including recycled crafts and paintings.
During the day, there will also be face painting, creative workshops, and opportunities for visitors to paint. The event will take place at Mobilia on October 5, and the venue is preliminarily booked.
Purpose:
The aim of the project is to develop children’s creativity, fine motor skills, artistic expression, stage performance abilities, logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and capacity for collaboration.
By using the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child—particularly Articles 2, 3, 6, and 12—we strive to involve both children and adults, including families, in raising awareness of children’s rights. The goal is to create an inclusive community where children can express themselves and feel seen and heard.
