As part of Heritage Month celebrations, the Department of Arts and Culture in KwaZulu-Natal will hold two events aimed at encouraging the public to utilise its archives and museum services.
Friday, 4 September 2009, will see learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds participate in a story telling competition. The 300 learners have been drawn from six schools in the Pietermaritzburg area. Winners will walk away with certificates and trophies.
The following day members of the public will be assisted in drawing up their family trees. There will also be speakers and experts on the drawing up of family trees and will give detailed information on the topic.
Details of the events are as follows:
Date: 4 September 2009
Venue: Umsunduzi Museum, Pietermaritzburg
Time: 09h00
Date: 5 September 2009
Venue: Pietermaritzburg Old Prison
Time: 09h00
All media are invited to attend.
For more information contact:
Pieter Nel
Tel: 033 342 4712
Vukani Mbhele
Tel: 033 264 3466
Cell: 083 307 8964
Issued by: Department of Arts and Culture, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
3 September 2009
