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Stone Town One-Day Slave History & Teaching Itinerary — December 31, 2025

Day 1 · Wed, Dec 31
Stone Town, Zanzibar

One-day Stone Town: Slave History, Heritage Sites & Guided Teaching

4:00 PM:

Brief debrief at Forodhani Gardens to review morning observations and set learning goals for the afternoon; light refreshments from Forodhani Food Stalls.

4:30 PM:

Short walking session to Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) perimeter for architecture-focused commentary and photo points, emphasizing how the fort controlled movement and trade.

5:00 PM:

Guided small-group reflection at Anglican Cathedral courtyard or nearby quiet spot, with a 15-20 minute teaching on legacies of slavery followed by personal questions.

5:30 PM:

Visit to the Old Slave Market memorial sculptures for silent reflection and a short reading from primary-source accounts to connect emotion to history.

6:00 PM:

Sunset discussion circle at Forodhani Seafront focusing on modern legacies; pair participants for 10-minute story-sharing, then regroup for 15-minute facilitator-led synthesis.

6:30 PM:

Evening refreshments and informal Q&A at The Taarab café (near Forodhani) while reviewing recommended readings and local resources for continued study.

7:00 PM:

Optional short walk to the Forodhani Night Market to observe contemporary coastal life and discuss how tourism shapes memory and heritage narratives.

7:30 PM:

Closing prayer or moment of silence at a quiet courtyard near Old Dispensary followed by logistics for departure and contacts for follow-up learning.

8:00 PM:

Group dinner at Emerson on Hurumzi (Rooftop Restaurant) with a short facilitator summary tying the day's sites to next-step learning and recommended local books.

9:00 PM:

Optional small-group debrief over mint tea at Tea House Café to exchange personal reflections and collect participant feedback for future sessions.

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