Itemogele primary school celebrates Africa Day
This event was held to celebrate Africa Day which is commemorated in May 25 every year.
Itemogele primary school in Protea Glen celebrated African Day on May 24 with learners dressed in different cultural attires in the continent including South African traditional attires.
The school had to choose eight countries to celebrate the day with and represent being Egypt, Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland, Nigeria and South Africa.
This event was held to celebrate Africa Day which is commemorated in May 25 every year.
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The school hosted the event to celebrate, educate and commemorate the day by highlighting its importance day and what it means to people of South Africa and Africa at large.
“Today is all about celebrating Africa Day. The importance of this event is all about reminding ourselves about what it means to be an African and to also get the history behind it,” said Philani Hlatshwayo, the Principal of Itemogele primary school.
“We have selected eight countries from the 54 countries in Africa by looking at the history of that particular country, the national anthem, the past and current president along with their traditional dances which the leaners presented. I am happy that we are one of the schools to celebrate Africa Day which is part of the school calendar.”
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The event was also a fundraiser for the school as they also invited the parents of the children to watch them perform and celebrate the important day.
“The significance of this day is that we are reminding ourselves of our identity as Africans. It is always really important for us to go back to our roots and learn a lot about our different cultures.
Another important thing we should remind ourselves as Africans is that we are one, we should not forget we are each other’s brothers and sisters and that we should avoid being xenophobic to one another.
“Personally, this event really taught me a lot and it really reminded me that there is actually a day like this to be celebrated,” said Siphelele Godlimpi, Chairperson of Itemogele cultural committee.
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The event was joined by the SAPS, the officials from the Department of Education and Bawinile Magwaza, the local councillor.
“It is always great to see a young generation being educated about the history and reminded about their roots and origins.
“It is very rare these days to see young people especially children doing such in communities more specifically public schools. I am really happy to be part of the event to witness this,” said Magwaza.
