CIRCUIT 8: THE CLEVER TRADES

PROGRAM

- 1. Introductory speech at the Afrique Décide Institute: Historical and urban reading of the city of Ouidah (30 min)

- 2. The Blacksmith: At the heart of fire and iron (30 min)

- 3. The Metalworker: where worn metal regains shine and nobility under the hammer (15 min)

- 4. The Basket Maker: exploring the world of plant fibers (15 min)

- 5. The Shoemaker: the dresser of our feet (15 min)

- 6. The Plastic Surgeon: ingenious artisan who recycles and gives new life to plastic (15 min)

- 7. The Bead Artist: patient creator crafting sparkling jewelry that tells stories of identity (15 min)

- 8. The Dyer: guardian of colors, enhancing fabrics with vibrant and ancestral shades (30 min)

- 9. The Sculptor: shaping tradition into wood, forms, and symbols (15 min)

- 10. The Weaver: master of threads, interlacing colors and patterns to create unique textiles (15 min)

Duration & Price: 3h30 / 35,000 FCFA

Transport option: Tricycle (1–2 people) or Car (+2 people)