Ramaphosa to headline Heritage Day Celebrations in Oudtshoorn
The programme will highlight SA's diverse cultural heritage, with a focus on social cohesion, ubuntu
President Cyril Ramaphosa will preside over the national Heritage Day festivities in Oudtshoorn, located in the Little Karoo, on Thursday. The event, hosted at the Bongolethu Stadium, will be centered around the theme "Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us." The agenda will showcase South Africa's rich cultural diversity, emphasizing social cohesion, ubuntu, and a collective sense of belonging.
It is anticipated that up to five thousand individuals will participate in the celebration. Originally scheduled for KwaZulu-Natal, the event was relocated to George and subsequently to Oudtshoorn at short notice. Last year, Oudtshoorn marked the occasion with Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivering the keynote address. Today, South Africa commemorates Heritage Day, uniting its varied cultures, traditions, and narratives that define its identity.
Highlights include indigenous crops, traditional cuisine, livestock, farming knowledge, and time-honored practices.
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