The Minister of Arts and Culture, Lulu Xingwana will give a keynote address at the event between the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and Old Mutual who have joined forces to form the Department of Arts and Culture - Old Mutual legends programme. This programme aims to provide a platform that will turn local craft initiatives into viable businesses. The partnership was formed through the merging of the Department of Arts and Culture investing in culture programme and the Old Mutual legends programme. The two parties will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to seal the partnership tonight at the Protea Hotel in Polokwane.
Details are as follows:
Time: 17h30 to 20h00
Venue: Protea Hotel, The Ranch
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Dress code: day suit or traditional
RSVP by Wednesday 23 September 2009, 15h00:
Premi Appalraju
Cell: 082 903 6778
Issued by: Department of Arts and Culture
22 September 2009.