THE CULTURAL EXPOSITION OF COP17

An unmistakable South African culture and identity with a strong link to the climate change theme will run like a golden thread through the cultural exhibition mounted by the DAC at COP17.

In fact, the DAC aims to present an exhibition that will be the heart and soul of the Climate Change Response Expo that will be managed by the Department of Environmental Affairs.

This marks an important collaboration between the DAC and DEA to highlight and mainstream the link and role of arts, culture and heritage in matters relating to climate change.

Artists use their talent and skills to heighten awareness about the effects of natural and man-made disasters caused by climate change.

In fact, we will mount an exhibition that will link the various elements and themes, including an exhibition on the origins of mankind, crafts, national symbols, indigenous music instruments and national orders. The design will allow for all these elements to flow naturally into each other with a climate change thematic focus.

The exhibition will be located strategically in the expo to give access to international delegates and the public. There will be various items available for sale by suppliers whose details will be found in a special MGE Guide.

To highlight the musical soul of the nation, the DAC has also been tasked with the management of the performance programme that will be a daily occurrence during the event.

It will be marked by various musical performances staggered throughout the day from 1 - 10pm every day. This will feature an array of leading local and national artists who will showcase and celebrate the diversity of South African culture, arts and heritage through music.