I recently had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Dominican Republic, located on the island of Hispaniola. From the moment I arrived, I felt the vibrant energy of the culture around me. One of the highlights was dancing #Merengue at the Gala Dinner hosted by His Excellency David Collado, alongside Natalia Bayona. As I swayed to the rhythm, I couldn’t help but reflect on how deeply African and Latin American cultures are intertwined.
At one point, a local complimented my dancing and asked if I had been practicing. With a smile, I responded, “I just followed the rhythm.” After all, every African is born with it.
Culture is at the heart of everything we do—from the languages we speak, the art we create, and the food we savor, to the music that moves us. Tourism, at its essence, is about the exchange of these experiences, where diverse cultures blend, evolve, and adapt. During the summit, I had the privilege of connecting with remarkable individuals from across the globe, including Angola, Namibia, Morocco, Colombia, the Bahamas, Mexico, and Haiti. It was a humbling experience to see how our unique stories beautifully intersect across continents.
I was part of the panels, where I took the stage to speak on the preservation of culture and heritage, and how we’re bridging the past with the future through KintraceAI. It was an exciting moment as we explore how technology can help us keep our stories alive for future generations.
