Colourful social cohesion carnival to celebrate Heritage Day
The streets of Tshwane have been transformed into a sea of colour and culture.
In celebration of Heritage Day, Gauteng premier David Makhura will lead a social cohesion carnival in the capital city.
Thousands of participants are showcasing Africa's creativeness through mesmerising floats and enthralling dancers.
And there is goes. The 6.7km parade by over 25000 participants will goes around the streets of Tshwane #HeritagDay pic.twitter.com/Mfs4tr8Bul
— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) September 24, 2017
WATCH: Premier Makhura's address to the #HeritagDay carnival. Pays tribute to the different cultures pic.twitter.com/OpytCfWSZi
— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) September 24, 2017
The #HeritagDay carnival is a vivid celebration of South African culture and heritage. pic.twitter.com/ULoFx0cNZy
— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) September 24, 2017
WATCH : over 25 000 participants are showcasing Africa’s creativeness through mesmerising floats and enthralling dancers #HeritagDay pic.twitter.com/sfFNGssQHb
— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) September 24, 2017
WATCH: VhaVenda showcasing their culture at the #HeritagDay carnival in the capital city pic.twitter.com/5kuEMXdEkd
— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) September 24, 2017
South Africa's rich culture and heritage in full display at the #HeritagDay carnival in Tshwane pic.twitter.com/1tzmnEUFQu
— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) September 24, 2017
President Jacob Zuma is set to lead the national celebrations in Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga, under the theme: "The Year of OR Tambo: Celebrating Our Liberation Heritage".
The Presidency says the theme is in accordance with preserving the history and imparting it to the younger generations.
Zuma says: "Celebrating our Liberation Heritage contributes to the revival of the political and social-cultural consciousness across the country on the liberation struggle narrative. We hope that it will also It invoke nationwide discussions on issues relating to decolonisation and identity, democracy and radical socio-economic transformation."