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Cultural and Creative Industries
The concept of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) is broad and diverse, encompassing activities that use creativity, cultural knowledge and intellectual property as resources to produce goods and services with social and cultural significance, including performing and visual arts, among others.
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Right after completing the Occupational Health and Safety training, considered an essential component to ensure the protection of the professionals involved in the activities and to guarantee the proper and safe handling of the valuable audiovisual heritage preserved in the INICC Film Archive, the technicians began the work of identifying, cleaning, and cataloging the film material (film reels). The activity takes place within the framework of the film heritage preservation project, funded by the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development (AECID), and aims to contribute to the preservation, organization, and enhancement of the audiovisual heritage under INICC’s custody. The work will last for three months, during which activities related to the assessment and treatment of the film material will be carried out, following proper safety and conservation procedures.
The National Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (INICC, IP) held on September 9th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a virtual training session titled “Training for Cultural and Creative Industries in the Digital Environment.” The event was part of the project aimed at legal reinforcement and capacity building for Cultural Industries in the Digital Environment, aligned with the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. This edition specifically focused on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Environment. The training was aimed at: operators of the creative economy ecosystem; public and private researchers; and other actors and professionals in the cultural sector. The panel of facilitators featured two experts of internationally recognized merit, representing the Association for the Management and Distribution of Copyrights, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The 1st Phase – Evaluation of the Film Collection of the Project to Support the Safeguarding of the Film Heritage of the National Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (INICC) – kicked off on September 8. This project is funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). The first day of work was dedicated to training in Occupational Health and Safety, an essential component to ensure the protection of the professionals involved in the activities and to guarantee the proper and safe handling of the valuable audiovisual heritage preserved in the INICC Film Archive. The training is an essential preparatory step for the development of the collection assessment activities, helping to adopt proper procedures in the handling, conservation, and safeguarding of film materials. Carrying out this phase is another important step in the efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance Mozambique's audiovisual memory, contributing to the protection of a heritage of recognized historical and cultural value. The initiative also strengthens cultural cooperation between Mozambique and Spain, through AECID, highlighting the shared commitment to preserving audiovisual heritage and creating the conditions for its appreciation and transmission to future generations.
Fifth day of INICC at the 61st Edition of FACIM, carrying out various activities, promoting the legislation of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI); registering works, showcasing artistic and cultural pieces, and displaying promotional videos of arts and culture professionals. See less
Cultural Agenda
Theatre
Porchat's Stories, a comedy show in which the comedian shares hilarious stories from his crazy travels.
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Literature
The Mozambique Cultural and Creative Industries Market will take place from 30 July to 1 August 2026 in the city of Maputo. This Creative Economy Fair will bring together creators, investors, relevant institutions, and the public from various sectors of the cultural and creative industries. Its objective is to foster creativity, promote innovation, enhance intellectual capital, and encourage cultural entrepreneurship across the African continent and on a global scale.
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Music
The boy from Chamanculo, Jimmy Dludlu, celebrates 40 years of his career with a special show in Maputo, marking the beginning of a major African tour. A unique night of great music, energy, and history, where African jazz comes to life through the hands of one of its greatest names, a show that promises to thrill and mark generations.
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