Zanzibar - Stone Town

(27 Jun 1997) RR9726/C - ZANZIBAR: STONE TOWN
(dur: 11 mins 47 secs/english sot: 1 min 57 secs)
Zanzibar's Old Stone Town has been designated by UNESCO as one of the world's one hundred most important historic cities and this year a major restoration programme reached completion. The President of Zanzibar, Dr Salmin Amour, inaugurated the project, in the presence of the Aga Khan and President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania, with which Zanzibar united in 1964. The inauguration marked almost ten years of involvement by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, which, in co-operation with the governments concerned, is restoring and adapting significant buildings and public spaces and opening up new tourist opportunities, both in Zanzibar and on the Tanzanian mainland. The two restored buildings, in the heart of the old town, form a cultural centre, which it is hoped will boost the local economy and stimulate interest in the region without jeopardising its unique traditions and environmental qualities.
SHOWS:
TO hotel swimming pool; EXTERIOR PAN from Chinese Doctor's House to Extelcom building, PAN along corrugated iron roofing of Extelcom balcony; Dr Tom G Kessinger, General Manager, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and party of visiting architects and journalists in Kelele Square; General Manager, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Dr. Tom G. Kessinger sot; busy narrow street, sign: "Mikunguni T.S. School Showroom", sculptor at work in workshop; workmen digging up road outside House of Wonders; Forodhani Park, in front of House of Wonders, PAN to House of Wonders facade, clock tower, cannons, door with details, wind shutters, PAN along corridor supported by metal pillars, detail base of rusty pillar, people walk along building, past puddle of rain water, with reflection of pillars; DISSOLVE TO swimmers diving off jetty in port, sailing boat on sea.
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[@nassorkhamiszanzibar3673]

Life has change in Zanzibar but it's name remain unchangeable and will sound forever.....Zanzibar daima

[@j_bailey11]

Is it truly flooded with tourists nowadays? Is it possible for a foreigner to move there?

[@idrisalimapema2539]

​@@j_bailey11yeah ,welcome

[@murattywamuratty9778]

Namuona komandoo Dr salmin alilindwa sana na walinzi wake wapewe hongera zao sana maana kipindi kigum sana alicho pitia yeye kwenye suala la siasa na uchumi wa znz ila nimetaja walinzi wake maana baadhi yao nawakumbuka apo kuna uyoo alovaa shati la makunguru heee alikuaa mkali sana usisogee anakutolea machoo Rama akiitwa niliwahi kusikia ivo..ila saiv lake limeisha wanawe rafiki zangu walikuwa uyo mlinzi mmoja Rama wanahangaika kazi mpka leo dah😂 licha ya kufanya kazi kwa bidii malipo yake wamemtenga anaendeasha vespa tu saivi khatar, na mwengine uyoo mrefu Para alikuwa mkali nae ao ndo walikuwa balaa nikiwakumbuka maana nawaona ona ila wasikuiz wanajionesha onesha misifa sijui kwa nn hawajasoma kwa wazeee wao

[@hudHud-lo3il]

I remember,, before restoration how bad it was,thank you

[@anilkamalia4447]

I am a Zanzibari.

[@wericles.2361]

2020 🎲💥

[@abdulmcha4873]

long time

[@mohdapper]

where i stay my home

[@j_bailey11]

How much has it changed over time, the Ungunja and Stonetown? ? Is it true that it’s not flooded with tourists and it’s not what it used to be before? Does it change on and off season?

[@j_bailey11]

I would love to move there one day