Local newsNews

Culture and heritage celebrated at Tarentaal

Members of the housekeeping staff dressed in cultural clothing and entertained residents with traditional songs and dances.

A cultural exchange characterised Rand Aid retirement village Tarentaal’s Heritage Day celebration on September 25.

Members of the housekeeping staff dressed in cultural clothing and entertained residents with traditional songs and dances.

“Although it was organised at short notice, around 130 residents attended showing just how keen our residents are to once again have the opportunity to socialise and attend village activities,” said village deputy manager Laetitia Goosen.

ALSO READ:

Silvia celebrates 90th birthday at Tarentaal

“Staff members also performed the Jerusalema dance, which the residents enjoyed very much.

“We served koeksisters, which is a traditional Dutch/Afrikaans sweet treat, and cold drinks, which were sponsored by the Tarentaal residents committee,” said Laetitia.

Lidia Beukman, the daughter of Tarentaal social worker Ulricka Beukman, volunteered her time to help serve the koeksisters.

Also follow us on:    

At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
You can read the full story on our App. Download it here.

Related Articles

Back to top button