Aleida Aguiar

director

Aleida Aguiar is the Director of Museums at the Institute of Cultural Heritage in Cape Verde. In a recent interview, she highlighted the low visitation rates of national citizens to museums, emphasizing that 60-70% of visitors are foreigners despite efforts to encourage local engagement through free admission for residents. Aguiar pointed out the need for a cultural shift towards museum visits, advocating for educational programs to instill this practice from a young age. Her work focuses on promoting sustainable tourism and enhancing community involvement in cultural heritage, particularly through initiatives like the International Museum Day celebrations.