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History
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The Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage (DARCH) is a non-profit company that aims at saving and promoting historical architecture in Dar es Salaam and the wider East African context through research and documentation, education & professional training, community outreach and public cultural events.
DARCH! is located in the Old Boma -presumably Dar’s oldest building, renovated to the highest international standards making it a showcase of sustainable conservation, attesting to an approach towards built heritage that is innovative, integrated, sensitive and developmental, understanding heritage as a living and constantly transforming asset - a key driver and catalyst for economic, social, cultural and political innovation and reinvention.
TEAM
Aida Mulokozi
CEO
Omary Myanza
Accountant
Gwamaka Mwakalinga
Receptionist / Administrator
GALLERY
EVENTS
General information Special Events and Activities
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01Nov,18
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Wahenga | Free film screening at DARCH
Darch the old boma building, SOKOINE DRIVE
7:00 PM - 10:00 PMJohn Kitime, an energetic musician in his 60s, puts together a band to revive the dying sound of Tanzanian Zilipendwa, music from the early independence era. Weaving memories of the past and dreams for the future, John and his bandmates revisit the golden era of gleaming horns and packed dance halls as they struggle to keep the music alive in a passionate argument for “the ones that were loved". Will they succeed?
Add Now 01 Nov,18 7:00 PM 01 Nov,18 10:00 PM East Africa Wahenga | Free film screening at DARCH John Kitime, an energetic musician in his 60s, puts together a band to revive the dying sound of Tanzanian Zilipendwa, music from the early independence era. Weaving memories of the past and dreams for the future, John and his bandmates revisit the golden era of gleaming horns and packed dance halls as they struggle to keep the music alive in a passionate argument for “the ones that were loved". Will they succeed? Darch the old boma building, SOKOINE DRIVE Dar es salaam Centre of Architectural Heritage info@darchtz.com
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04May,18
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OUT THERE! The "OUT HERE"
The oldboma( DARCH offices)
5:00 PM - 10:00 PMLaunch of NEW temporary exhibition entitled 'OUT THERE'! The ''OUT HERE'' exhibition would like to showcase a few ordinary people with extraordinary skills in art, music, photography and much more. People you might know doing things you do not expect, people you do not expect, doing things you might know. Like DARCH and its experience of the rejuvenated Old Boma, the exhibition is simply taking what has been around, out here, and giving it some limelight. Save the date! Come and join us!
Add Now 04 May,18 5:00 PM 04 May,18 10:00 PM East Africa OUT THERE! The "OUT HERE"Launch of NEW temporary exhibition entitled 'OUT THERE'! The ''OUT HERE'' exhibition would like to showcase a few ordinary people with extraordinary skills in art, music, photography and much more. People you might know doing things you do not expect, people you do not expect, doing things you might know. Like DARCH and its experience of the rejuvenated Old Boma, the exhibition is simply taking what has been around, out here, and giving it some limelight. Save the date! Come and join us!
The oldboma( DARCH offices) Dar es salaam Centre of Architectural Heritage info@darchtz.com
Visiting Hours
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Mon - Fri
9 am to 5 pm
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Sat - Sun
Only on special request
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