RRRRRUMBA is an international project that uses the cultural phenomenon of the rumba as its starting point to develop a participatory methodology for intercultural community-building.

Through three field investigations, the project connects different Rumbero communities in Europe, Africa and America. The research project explores the communal cultural peculiarities of this unique art form and the knowhow for cultural participation.

The project comprises three festivals with workshops and performances, and a travelling exhibition. It also builds a sustainable network of expertise and develops a unique participative methodology.

This methodology will be useful within the European and worldwide cultural sector to connect individuals and communities from different backgrounds in an inclusive, horizontal and co-creative manner.

For more information, visit the RRRRRUMBA website.

Project timeline

• March 2025 – FIELD RESEARCH KINSHASA
• December 2025 – FIELD RESEARCH HAVANA
• March 2026 – FIELD RESEARCH BARCELONA
• March/April 2026 – CELEBRATION BARCELONA
• July 2026 – CELEBRATION PERPIGNAN
• June 2027 – CELEBRATION BRUSSELS + EXHIBITION/PUBLICATION LAUNCH

partners

Organisations: Madam Fortuna (lead) in collaboration with KVS (BE), Carabutsi (ES), World Harmonies (FR). Associated partners: INA (Congo), ICM (Cuba).

Tabu World (Congo)
Zinneke (BE)