4 March 2009
The Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Z Pallo Jordan invites media to a
series of events to honour Sarah Bartmann. The events, which are part of the
International Women's Day, include an academic colloquium, a launch of the
Sarah Bartmann Centre of Remembrance architectural competition and a cultural
evening. The Department has partnered the Western and Eastern Cape provinces,
the University of Western Cape, Kouga Municipality, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University and the Khoi-San Agency to ensure that the planned activities are as
inclusive and productive as possible. Details of the planned activities are as
follows:
1. Colloquium
Date: 6 March 2009
Time: 09h00
Venue: University of the Western Cape, Library Auditorium
2. Launch of the architectural competition brief
Date: 7 March 2009
The programme will start with a Khoisan ritual ceremony at the Sarah Bartmann
gravesite, Hankey at 09h00.
The official programme will start at 10h00 at the rugby Stadium, Hankey,
Eastern Cape.
3. International Women's Day Celebrations
Date: 8 March 2009
Time: 18h30
Venue: University of the Western Cape, Main Hall
Media enquiries:
Mack Lewele
Cell: 082 450 5076
RSVP:
Mpho Matjele
Cell: 082 902 7238
Programme: Launch of the architectural competition brief 7 March
Gravesite ceremony
09h00: Prayer
09h05: Khoisan ritual ceremony
09h30: Performance by the Khoi San choir
09h40: Unveiling of the plaque
09h50: Stone laying
10h00: Planting of tree
10h10: Sod turning
Formal Programme in Rugby Stadium
10h10: The Podium group moves to the stadium
10h30: National Anthem led by the Choir
10h35: Poem by: Chief Margaret Coetzee
10h45: Welcome remarks by the Mayor of Cacadu, Mr Mlungisi Mvoko
10h55: Poem by: Ms Diana Ferrus
11h00: Brief remarks about the competition by the Ms Florence Filton
11h10: Chief Moonsamy to introduce the Chiefs
11h15: Remarks by the Chief Maileba
11h20: Remarks by Chief Burgess
11h25: Drama by Gamkhoi Performers
11h35: Introduction of the Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Z Pallo Jordan by
the MEC of Sports, Arts and Culture Ms N Abrahans-Ntantiso
11h40: Keynote address by the Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Z Pallo
Jordan
11h50: Dance by Mighty Angels
12h10: Handing over of the competition brief by the Minister of Arts and
Culture Dr Z Pallo Jordan
12h15: Vote of thanks by Executive Mayor of Kouga, Mr Robbie Dennis
12h25: Lunch
Afternoon Cultural Programme/! Hao !nasi saogub
Programme Director: Ms Florence Filton
13h10: Performance by IXam Dancers
13h40: Performance by Via Pattersen
14h00: Performance by Namastap
14h20: Dog Unit
14h40: Namastap
15h00: Grahamstown Marimba Dance
15h20: Hankey Brass Band
15h40: Kouga Jazz Band
15h50: Tururu
16h00: Zonke
Issued by: Department of Arts and Culture
4 March 2009
