The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) in commemoration of Heritage Day and in promoting nation building and social cohesion is planning to host a Heritage Day Breakfast themed “Reclaiming, Restoring and Celebrating our Heritage”. The event will give South African crafters, publishers and booksellers a platform to exhibit and sell their artwork.
The event will focus on using the living heritage as a vehicle to foster social cohesion, nation building, economic development, inclusive citizenship and an end to xenophobia and homophobia; raising awareness on the role played by struggle heroes; and promoting unity and diversity among the people of Gauteng.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date : 25 September 2013
Venue : Public Forum, Gauteng Provincial Legislature
Time : 08h00 to 12h00
Invited guests include Minister of Arts and Culture; Mr Paul Mashatile, National Heritage Council, South Africa Heritage Resource Agency, African Ambassadors and High Commissioners.
