DATCH Tokens are “culture2rybe gift cards” that empower DATCH Citizens to access festival experiences, cultural freebies, and creative economy opportunities across Delta State.
By providing discounts, vouchers, and access passes to a wide range of cultural products and experiences—beyond just food—these tokens enable citizens from diverse communities to engage with music, dance, fashion, film, crafts, technology, and heritage tourism. This stimulates cultural participation, broadens access, and encourages inter-ethnic exchange and appreciation.
For entrepreneurs, DATCH Tokens act as a demand driver, boosting sales and visibility for local SMEs, artisans, and creative-preneurs in the heritage economy. They also serve as a tool for domestic resource mobilisation, channelling spending into local businesses and circulating value across communities.
By incentivising cultural consumption, DATCH Tokens stimulate economic activity, strengthen livelihoods, and contribute to the growth of Delta’s creative and cultural economy. They symbolise more than currency—they represent a citizen’s shared stake in the Festival’s impact footprint.