Mahmud Jafar on Culture Cove

On this episode of Culture Cove, we’re joined by Mahmud Jafar—Senior Analyst at Gatefield and Project Lead for Caustival—for a conversation at the intersection of policy, creativity, and cultural storytelling.

We begin with a look at Caustival, Gatefield’s cultural and advocacy platform that uses creative expression to spark civic dialogue and action. Mahmud walks us through the ideas behind the project and its potential to shape public discourse.

Next, we look at Japan for the iconic Sapporo Snow Festival—a winter wonderland of giant snow sculptures and glowing ice art that transforms Hokkaido every February.

Finally, we visit Nagoro, Japan’s mysterious “village of dolls.”