celebrations
21 September 2007
September marks the annual Heritage Month in South Africa. 24 September was
declared a public holiday under Public Holidays Act, 1994. The Theme for the
2007 Heritage Month is "Celebrating Our Poetry". It resonates with the
initiative undertaken by the Department of Arts and Culture to revitalise South
African languages and literature.
The month's celebrations will culminate in a national event on 24 September
to be held at Botshabelo stadium from 8:30 in the Free State province. It is
anticipated that through this month-long programme for Heritage Month, South
Africans of all races, cultural backgrounds, languages and creeds will
participate and share each otherâs cultural heritage, as we collectively build
a united nation.
Media enquiries:
Mack Lewele
Cell: 082 450 5076
Issued by: Department of Arts and Culture
21 September 2007
