Heritage and spring fun at Ron Smith Care Centre
RSCC’s Woodlands’ garden and outdoor recreation area was awash with flags from around the world and tables decorated in the colours.
A celebration of culture, heritage and spring saw Ron Smith Care Centre’s (RSCC) residents and staff gather in traditional dress and bright spring colours.
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On September 23, in celebration of Heritage Day and spring, RSCC’s Woodlands’ garden and outdoor recreation area was awash with flags from around the world and tables decorated in the colours of the South African flag.
Set under a blue sky, there were centerpieces made from hessian-covered pots filled with greenery, flowers and international flags, which all added to the ambience.
While the women were presented with a flower headband for their hair, the men were given a headband in the colours of the South African flag.
As per RSCC’s Heritage Day tradition, the day was celebrated with music, dancing and good food.
The programme opened with staff Heritage Day dancers presenting various cultural and folk dances from around the world.
These included the Waka Waka, Zemer Atik (Israel), Jerusalema, Hakkatoon (Netherlands), Achy Breaky Heart (USA) and Zorba’s Dance (Greece).
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Several staff members from the Pedi, Tsonga, Zulu, Venda and Xhosa cultures also demonstrated their traditional dances.
Everyone enjoyed a traditional South African braai after the festivities, prepared by Rand Aid’s Cookchill, which included marinated chicken, pap tart, pumpkin tart, mixed salad and fresh rolls.
A delicious peppermint crisp tart rounded off the tasty meal.
“The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the ethnic and cultural diversity that makes South Africa a Rainbow Nation,” said Debbie Christen, Rand Aid’s head of recreational programmes.
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“The wonderful weather and beautiful RSCC gardens that were alive with colour after a long, cold winter ensured that the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all.”
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