The upcoming 2010 Soccer World Cup competition will provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their talent as the arts play a crucial role in mobilising people. As part of a series of programmes, the Department of Arts and Culture, together with the Department of Sport and Recreation in KwaZulu-Natal, is involved in a colourful campaign to mobilise communities to rally behind the national team and support the World Cup competition.
The programme, titled “Fly The Flag Campaign,” has seen both departments pulling all the stops throughout the province, interacting with citizens. The activities include traditional music, multi-cultural song and dance, multi-cultural street parades, teaching about national symbols and the use of the National Flag, teaching the lyrics of the National Anthem, beach festivals, diski dance, among others.
The aim is to instil a sense of national pride and patriotism among the populace. Members of the media are invited to the event, details of which are as follows:
Date: Friday, 14 May 2010
Community activation/entertainment
* Venue one: Stop over at Ixobho at 2h30
* Venue two: Stop over at Kokstad Spar Royals at 17h00
Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010
Venue: Riverview Sportsfield, Kokstad
Time: 11h00
For more information contact:
Vukani Mbhele
Tel: 033 264 3466
Cell: 083 307 8964
Issued by: Department of Arts and Culture, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
14 May 2010
