Deputy Minister Speeches 2020 - 2015
Language is very important and we all communicate to be understood. Language is a vehicle of culture and through a language one can learn the values of the people who speak it. Your experience can be expressed best in your home language.
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
I am delighted to be part of the Isikhumbuzo saMahlubi which marks the 91st anniversary since the arrival of AmaHlubi here in Khayakhulu.
I am delighted to be part of the Isikhumbuzo saMahlubi which marks the 91st anniversary since the arrival of AmaHlubi here in Khayakhulu.
During the month of September, this year in particular, we have decided to use this theme to identify, promote and preserve our intangible cultural heritage or what we commonly refer to as Living Heritage in South Africa.
During the month of September, this year in particular, we have decided to use this theme to identify, promote and preserve our intangible cultural heritage or what we commonly refer to as Living Heritage in South Africa.
We are here to officially handover the state of the art Mmabana Film Studio which will create a platform for members of the community to tell their own stories through film making.
This handing over ceremony happens at a time when South Africans from all walks of life, young and old celebrate Heritage Month under the theme: “Our Indigenous knowledge, Our heritage: Towards the identification, promotion and preservation of South Africa’s living heritage.”
“Artists reach areas far beyond the reach of politicians. Art, especially entertainment and music, is understood by everybody, and it lifts the spirits and the morale of those who hear it”.
This music workshop happens at a time when South Africans from all walks of life, young and old celebrate Heritage Month under the theme: “Our Indigenous knowledge, Our heritage: Towards the identification, promotion and preservation of South Africa’s living heritage.”