Diwali Celebration
9 November 2007
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele will celebrate South Africa's 100th
Diwali Celebration together with the people of Chatsworth on Saturday, 10
November 2007, from 15h00 at the Chatsworth Circus Site, Unit 6,
Chatsworth.
Historians of the period mark 1907 as the first public communal celebration
of Diwali that wended its way through the streets of Durban. This year is the
100th public celebration of this wonderful occasion in our country.
The programme for the day will include:
* a visit by the Premier to the Aryan Benevolent Home
* the laying of a wreath at the Throb tragedy plaque where 13 children died in
a stampede with some of the parents in attendance
* a major celebration at the Chatsworth Circus Site, where about 1 000 people
are expected to attend, which will include dance, plays, displays and much
more.
All media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities.
Journalists attending are requested to confirm their attendance by no later
than 16h00 on Friday, 9 November 2007, as per the contact details listed
below.
Journalists are requested to meet at the Circus Site at 14h30 on 10 November
2007 where transport will be provided to journalists to the various locations.
For transport and logistics please contact Farhana Ismail on 082 889 1278.
Enquiries:
Logan Maistry
Premier's Spokesperson
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
Cell: 083 644 4050
E-mail: maistryl@premier.kzntl.gov.za
Issued by: Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
9 November 2007
