Enugu State, cradle of the resilient Igbo spirit, where ancient wisdom meets unwavering determination through 'Kwechiri: Persist • Insist • Become.' Join us as we celebrate the journey of a people who, like their ancestors, persist through challenges, insist on excellence in their crafts, and become living testaments to the transformative power of resilience that has defined the Igbo identity across generations.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxEnugu, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxEnugu event, TED Talks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
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Welcome to TEDx Enugu's 'Kwechiri: Persist • Insist • Become' - a powerful celebration of the undying Igbo spirit that has defined our people for generations. From the resilient coal miners of our past to the innovative entrepreneurs of today, we gather to explore what it truly means to persevere. 'Kwechiri' - our ancestral call to resilience - echoes the wisdom of our forebears who rebuilt and flourished after every challenge. Through compelling talks and immersive experiences, witness how this same spirit lives on in the modern Igbo narrative: in our traders who transformed humble shops into international enterprises, our artists preserving ancient crafts in contemporary forms, our youth revolutionizing technology while honoring tradition, and our communities staying rooted while reaching for the stars. Join us as we weave together stories of persistence from across Igboland - tales of those who stood firm like the Ngwu tree, insisted on excellence like our master craftsmen, and became symbols of progress while keeping faith with tradition. From the spirituality of our ancestors to the innovations of today's achievers, discover how the philosophy of 'Kwechiri' continues to shape the extraordinary journey of our people. This is more than an event - it's a testament to the indomitable Igbo spirit that transforms challenges into triumphs. Come be part of this celebration of resilience, where ancient wisdom meets modern ambition, and where every story reminds us that to persist is to exist, to insist is to resist, and to become is our destiny!