As part of community mobilisation and an attempt to raise awareness about the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament within communities, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts and Culture will be hosting a colourful, multi-cultural Street Carnival in Esikhawini, on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast.
The parade, which will include multicultural groups, will commence at midday and will end up at Esikhawini College Stadium, where a number of local artists will showcase their talent. The parading groups will include Sothos, Indians, Portuguese, Zulus and Xhosas. This will be followed by entertainment by professional artists (Thembisile Ntaka, Thamindo, Shon G and DJs Bongs, Amen and Rice), after which the spectators will watch the final match live on big screens.
Also gracing the occasion will be the MEC for Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, Mrs Weziwe Thusi (who will deliver a keynote address) and local leadership.
Details of the event are as follows:
Venue: Esikhawini Township entrance and proceed to Esikhawini College Stadium
Date: Sunday, 28 June 2009
Time: 12h00
All media are invited to attend and transport will be provided. The media bus will depart from the Playhouse Company at 09h30.
For more information contact:
Vukani Mbhele
Cell: 083 307 8964
Phumzile Radebe
Cell: 083 307 8944
Issued by: Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
26 June 2009
