Limpopo Eisteddfod promises breathtaking art, music

This year local artists will have the opportunity to show off their talent on home soil when the first ever Limpopo Eisteddfod takes place in Polokwane from 26 to 30 July.
The arts festival, with media sponsor Polokwane Observer, is open to all artists who want to compete in the orators, drama, art and photography, instrumental and vocal categories.
Entry forms can be downloaded from the website, www. limpopo-eisteddfod.co.za or obtained at participating schools. Schools who still want to participate are welcome to contact the committee by sending an email to admin@limpopo-eisteddfod.co.za. There are also detailed instructions on how to complete the entries correctly on the website. Only electronic submissions of entries, done in the prescribed format, will be accepted. All information should be given fully and correctly, to ensure correct spellings of names on certificates.
The closing date for all entries is 15 June, except for art and photography entries which have to be submitted before 30 June. Entry fees are specified for each section separately.
All information about each category is also available on the website, but contestants are welcome to contact the following people for more information:
Afrikaans Orators, Magda Thiart, 082 974 9800, thiartmagda@gmail.com
Art and Photography, Gerhard Franken, 076 184 8726, indigoskies1@gmail.com
Drama Section, Janie Wierenga, 082 376 2755, janiemw@mweb.co.za
Instrumental Section, Renchia Venter, 072 634 6442, renchia.venter@gmail.com
Vocal Section, Ans Becker, 082 457 8171, ansbecker@gmail.com
“Limpopo is very rich in talent. We would like to offer a platform to showcase these talents. Let us astonish you with the untapped possibilities that our province has to offer. We want to welcome all schools, individuals and associations to form part of this prestigious event, says committee member, Ans Becker.

Story: MARKI FRANKEN
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Photo: Ans Becker is one of the organisers of the Limpopo Eisteddfod.