KaBokweni school promotes cultural awareness for Heritage Month

The learners and teachers of Bongamlambo Primary School embraced the diversity of their cultures as they celebrated Heritage Day.

The learners dressed in their traditional attire. > Photos: Nelisiwe Mkhonza

The learners of Bongamlambo Primary School in Newscom outside KaBokweni celebrated Heritage Month on September 22 by going to school dressed up in their traditional attire.

They sang and danced to some traditional hits offered by South African artists. Some recited poems about the various cultures and some recited their clan names.

Thandi Piaze, Lindiwe Nhlapho, Thembeni Nkosi, Wendy Vilakazi, Angel Gwebu, Lethabo Zimba, Nomvula Thwala and Nomfundo Nkosi.

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One of the teachers, Nelisiwe Mkhonza, said some of the learners managed to bring some traditional food prepared at home.

Mlondolozi Tintswalo, Lucia Sambo, Pauline Shongwe, Smangele Nkosi and Nonkululeko Mathebula.

“It was important for us to come together as teachers and learners to celebrate our cultures, as it is Heritage Month. The school has children and teachers from various cultures, from Vhavenda, siSwati, Zulu to Xhosa,” she said.

Nelisiwe Mkhonza, Ncobile Msibi, Zandile Ngobeni, Tholakele Thwala and Nkosi Helen.

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“It was a great way to promote cultural awareness and respect among the learners and teachers. The kids learnt the importance of embracing diversity and becoming more informed about the different cultures that make up our country.”