DSAC hosts ‘Ku Luma Vukanyi’ to celebrate Marula Season
Limpopo Premier, Mr. Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mme Onicca Moloi and KhosiKhulu ya vhavenda vho Toni Mphephu Ramabulana will lead the annual official opening of the First Fruit Season 2017, to honour the cultural heritage of the Marula-‘U LUMA MUKUMBI’.
This year’s event is combined with Dzata day celebration. The ceremony which is held annually since 2005; is aimed at promoting knowledge and awareness about the African Tradition associated with the golden fruit of Africa-Marula and the importance of preserving our culture and traditions.
Like the previous ceremonies, the department will provide thousands litres of Marula beverage, which will be consumed by the public during the event. The day will be celebrated through diverse cultural dances.
The people of Limpopo call Marula the "food of kings and ancestors," and celebrate the "Feast of First Fruits by pouring offerings of fresh juice over the tombs of their late chiefs and family.
This year’s event will be held as follows:
Date: 4 February 2017
Venue: Dzata Museum, Nzhelele, Makhado Municipality Vhembe District
Time: 9h00
Interviews please contact:
Kola Maila
Tel: 015 284 4007
Cell:072 621 7370
E-mail: mailak@sac.limpopo.gov.za
Jermina Kaka
Tel: 015 284 4321
Cell: 082 560 7197
E-mail: kakaj@sac.limpopo.gov.za
