City kicks off Heritage Month celebrations
More than 3000 women from across racial groups are expected to gather on the Beachfront for 10th Durban Beach Sari Stroll.
THE eThekwini Municipality kicked off its Heritage Month celebrations today with the 7th PRC Month Programme. In a statement the municipal spokesman Msawakhe Mayisela said the programme encompasses a variety of activities that emphasises the importance of traditions and cultures, and brings the communities together.
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First up on the agenda is the Public Art in Public Spaces Seminar aimed at dealing with the role of art in public spaces. What’s more the seminar will also provide an opportunity to constructively articulate and address social issues and injustices, norms and conventions through the medium of public art.
On Wednesday, the focus will shift to Urban Conversation and Animal Management as the Municipality has recently proclaimed 10 nature reserves which are expected to help contribute towards securing the City’s biodiversity in compliance with the National Protected Areas Act. Mayisela added that the Municipality had begun fencing all proclaimed Municipal Nature Reserves to help protect against land invasions.
“Animals such as impala and zebra will be introduced to restore the natural environment of these reserves and help ensure proper grassland management,” he said.
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The head of Park, Recreation and Culture Unit Thembinkosi Ngcobo said that there was something for everyone as the programmes were chosen such that they cater for the City’s diverse cultures.
“Over the weekend, we are expecting over 3000 women from across racial groups to gather on the Beachfront for 10th Durban Beach Sari Stroll which is aimed at celebrating the beauty of Sari that has remained unchanged over the centuries while emphasising social cohesion, identifying the various issues that affect women in today’s society,” said Ngcobo.
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