Heritage Month is celebrated in September of every year in South Africa. It is a month dedicated to celebrating South Africa’s rich and diverse culture and heritage. National Heritage Day …
What does the “Heritage Day” Symbolize?
The official South African government definition of the “heritage” in “Heritage Day” includes all that the people inherit. This includes: culture history wildlife monuments artwork literature music folklore languages culinary …
When did Heritage Day Begin?
The first heritage day was instituted in 1995 after the first elections post apartheid regime in South Africa. “When our first democratically elected government decided to make Heritage Day one …
When did Heritage day become a Public Holiday?
The 24th of September was originally a Zulu holiday dedicated to the remembrance of King Shaka, celebrated in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Â When a bill was being passed in …
How Can Heritage Day Unite South Africa?
Since the holiday is focused on celebrating the history, creativity, food, language of different tribes everyone has a sense of belonging. Photo-Credit: Musa Group.
What is Heritage Day and Why is it Important?
Heritage Day is a South African holiday where the diversity of culture, traditions and beliefs of South Africa are celebrated by its citizens. South Africans are given the opportunity to …