SA Heritage & Tourism Festival | Voortrekker Monument

TThe SA Heritage and Tourism festival will take place from 14-16 September at the Voortrekker Monument and Freedom Park in the City of Tshwane.

The festival is about South Africans celebrating all their hues, colours, stories, and beauty. Its existence is deeply rooted in the belief that: We all have a responsibility to acknowledge, celebrate, conserve and protect our cultures and heritage for current and future generations.

In this special year of Nelson Mandela’s centenary, nothing can be more fitting than hosting the Festival on two heritage sites that hold the incredible history of our country; where we come from, and where we are today.

The festival will give all a taste of what our future as South Africans is likely to be when we come together in celebration.

The organiser of the festival, Ms Margaret Mouton, says, ‘The importance of tourism in creating national pride, social cohesions, and local economies, cannot be overstated. In South Africa today, the pressure is immense to support industries that will move our country forward and give people courage to use what they have to improve their livelihoods. The South Africa Heritage and Tourism Festival aims to showcase just how achievable this is.
    

The South Africa Heritage and Tourism Festival will celebrate our biggest attraction; our people; through music, dance, culture, food and drink over the three days. Reconciliation Roada – a road adjoining the two venues will be opened people can move between the two venues and enjoy cultural activities and offerings on both sides. The two venues will both be kitted with stages (One called Madiba and the other Albertina Sisulu), tourism exhibition stands, VIP marquees, arts, crafts and food stalls throughout the three days. People of all ages and tastes will find something of appeal. In addition to the musical performances, poetry sessions, theater offerings, and dancing; the venues will also host Cycling tours – Trail to Fort Schanskop, a 5 or 10Km Freedom Walk, and fashion shows.

Pre-booked tours for both sites will be presented exclusively on 14 September. The South African Heritage and Tourism Festival has booked and paid for guided tours for students from Tswaidi High School in Rustenburg, a school in Tshwane, and Seana Marena in Soweto, to attend and learn about South Africa’s heritage and diverse cultures.

‘The importance of collaboration and partnership is imperative to the success of this festival. Envisioned to become the signature event for the city of Tshwane, it will foster nation building, attract local and international tourists, and most importantly create 300 part-time jobs during the three days,’ concluded Ms Mouton.

For more information around the festival and the various activities visit:

www.sahtfest.co.za
Twitter: @SahTfest   
Facebook: @SAHTFEST

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