Les cultures populaires appréhendées comme outils de valorisation des mémoires collectives de l’esclavage à l’île de Gorée (Sénégal)

Gorée, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, serves as a poignant symbol of the transatlantic slave trade's impact on Senegal over three centuries. The island's dual narrative—marked by the oppressive quarters of enslaved people and the opulent villas of slave traders—draws global attention while preserving collective memories of slavery. This study reveals that popular cultural expressions, including festivals, artistic productions, and traditional Senegalese struggles, play a pivotal role in spatially and temporally mobilizing these painful memories within a tourist development framework. By analyzing these cultural tools, the research highlights their capacity to bridge Africa and its diaspora while also uncovering complex economic dimensions and stakeholder dynamics that shape Gorée's heritage landscape.

Gaye, A. (2019). Les cultures populaires appréhendées comme outils de valorisation des mémoires collectives de l’esclavage à l’île de Gorée (Sénégal). Géographie et Cultures, 112, 49–66. https://doi.org/10.4000/gc.14386