FJL Wells, RCA celebrate Heritage Month in style
Every year, South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions.
Children from the different schools in Randfontein as well as other parts of the country dressed up in their traditional outfits on September 23 to celebrate Heritage Day.
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Every year on September 24 South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their culture and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions.
The Herald went to Randfontein Christian Academy, as well as the FJL Wells Primary School, to speak to learners and get a sense of what they thought Heritage Day was all about.
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Elzani Kirsten from Randfontein Christian Academy sees Heritage Day as a great opportunity to highlight the different cultures in the country.
I think it’s a good way to keep tradition alive and we get to look beautiful in our different attires,” said Elzani.
Washu Nesane from FJL Wells Primary School said Heritage Day teaches people about the diversity in the country.
“Heritage Day is wonderful because we can dress up and represent our culture and where we come from.
It also gives us an opportunity to see our school mates’ different cultures and that promotes diversity,” said Washu.
