Discover the Traditional Bread from Bida, Nigeria
About the city of Bida
Bida, located in Nigeria’s middle belt, has been a renowned center for quality craftsmanship since the 11th century. The city’s creative industry includes glass production, metallurgy, wood carving, and fabric and raffia weaving, with artisans still using traditional methods and handmade tools. The crafts and folk art sector plays a vital role in Bida’s economy, creating jobs, attracting investments, and driving tourism and trade. This industry also supports sustainable development by preserving heritage arts while fostering innovation in crafts and entrepreneurship. Bida’s vision as a Creative City is to uphold its traditions while advancing the cultural sector, ensuring creativity remains a key driver of its development. The city actively promotes knowledge transfer between generations to sustain its rich artistic heritage.
Discover the traditional bread of Bida
Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, traditions, and flavors of the unique breads from UNESCO Creative Cities. Click “Discover More” to explore the Creative Knowledge Platform, the project’s heri-telling platform, where farmers, millers, and bakers share their heritage and passion through captivating images, videos, and stories.
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