Know Your Roots

“Culture is the name for what people are interested in their thoughts, their models, the books they read and the speeches they hear.” Walter Lippmann

Heritage Day is on the 24^th of September every year. On this day we recognize and celebrate the cultural wealth of South Africa. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering their cultural route, their ancestral lineage and the cultural diversity that is found in the motherland. To mark this day, a variety of events are held across the country

Shaka day, commentating the Zulu monarch Shaka Zulu was celebrated on September 24^th in South Africa historically. He was credited with bringing the Zulu clan together and forming it every year where people assemble at his grave to pay their respects. After receiving some criticism from the Inkhatha Freedom Party (IFP) a majority of  Zulu Party, a request for this day to be approved as an official holiday was refused in 1995, it was decided that the day is needed and would be known as “Heritage day”

Various youth have expressed their definitions of what is heritage day and how would they like it to be celebrated Rehauhetswe Mohale said “Heritage is a day we celebrate culture and diversity

And the how part is to try to remember roots by wearing the traditional outfits, trying out african dishes and learning about different cultures” while Zandile Magubane said “Heritage day is a day dedicated to culture which is a broad cover of heritage. I say broad because heritage is culture and nowadays culture has evolved.

 

So I would wish for heritage day to be celebrated by doing something that showcases cultures. Something in which all public figures are involved so that they can influence the public to participate. Basically doing something as a country al at the same time. Like the December 31^st countdown but based on culture, heritage”

Due to Corona virus we can not go out there and celebrate our different cultures. We all hope this pandemic could pass so that we can go and show people around the world the beauty of South Africa.