Mbabane – The United States Embassy in Eswatini is hosting a special cultural heritage event at the Eswatini Theatre Club in Mbabane this Wednesday, 27 May 2026, starting at 6pm.
The event, held under the Freedom 250 banner marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, is titled “Cultural Heritage: Celebration, Conversation, Creation” and will bring together speakers, performers and panelists for an evening of discussion and inspiration around cultural preservation and expression.
The keynote address will be delivered by Charlie Lockwood, Executive Director of the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who will speak on the role of cultural heritage in shaping national identity and driving industries such as tourism and entertainment. 
The evening will also feature special guest performers and panelists, with discussions expected to explore what lessons can be drawn from the American experience with cultural preservation and how those lessons might apply more broadly, including opportunities in the creative and entrepreneurial space.
Attendees are encouraged to come ready to share ideas and engage in conversation about how cultural heritage can be celebrated, preserved and turned into meaningful opportunity.
The event is open to the public and takes place at the Eswatini Theatre Club on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 6pm.
