How art, culture is changing cities across the world

Ramogi dancers perform during Got Ramogi Cultural Festival on Novermber 26, 2016. [File, Standard]

Cities all over the world are facing major crises, from failing services and mounting inequalities to climate emergencies. Arts and culture have a surprisingly critical role in tackling these urban challenges.

Festivals create exciting spaces to experience art, music, culture and film. At their best, they perform a transformative role in society, celebrating traditions and powerfully expressing the meanings that places hold for people. Festivals can disrupt established ways of thinking about heritage.