Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Nathi Mthethwa invites members of the media to the launch of the 2016 Heritage Month under the theme, “Human Treasures and Legends: our Living Heritage”; our effort in asserting our unique African identity.
The launch will take place on Friday, 2 September 2016 at Trevor Huddleston CR Memorial Centre, Sophiatown in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The aim of this year’s celebrations is to put at the forefront the living human treasures and the living legends, the custodians of the indigenous knowledge for their immense contribution to the arts, culture and heritage landscape. The celebration of the human treasures and living legends is an integral part of asserting and embracing our African identity.
The living human treasures and legends have a fundamental role to play in society in assisting younger artists to hone their skills, offer mentorship to the youth and guide society as we actively embrace the fullness of our African culture and knowledge in all aspects of our lives.
During the launch, Minister Mthethwa will also outline a month-long programme of activities for the month of September.
The 2016 Heritage Month Celebrations will be held on 24 September 2016 in the Northern Cape Province.
The details of the launch are as follows:
Date: 2 September 2016
Time:14h00
Venue: Trevor Huddleston CR Memorial Centre, Sophiatown in City of Johannesburg.
RSVPs: Madimetja Moleba: 072 842 6594/ Madimetjam@dac.gov.za or Mthuthuzeli Nqumba / 074 478 7681: Mthuthuzelin@dac.gov.za
Enquires:
Ms Lisa Combrinck
Spokesperson to the Minister
Cell: 082 821 4886
