Freedom Day Celebrations
Celebrate Freedom Day this year by experiencing true traditional African culture. An African dance
festival is being held in Cape Town on Freedom Day (27 April 2006). The festival will feature a traditional
dance competition to be held between 12 different schools and community groups from around Khayelitsha. All
those competing have been trained in traditional dance as well as instrument making and stage performance. Large
cash prizes will be awarded to the best groups, including a prize for the best costumes.
Authentic homemade African food will be on sale to those who attend this fantastic event. Hand made craft work can
also be purchased at the festival.
All proceeds obtained from this Freedom Day dance festival will go to the building of a children’s clinic in Khayelitsha,
a worthy cause indeed.
The judges for the traditional dance competition will be: Dr Deirdre Hansen – an ethnomusicologist, Dizu Plaatjies – a
leading Xhosa folk musician, Vuyo Plaatjies – fashion designer and Wanda Made – a professional musician. The MC will be DJ
Xola Mkefe, well known to Radio Zibonele and Radio Umshlobowenene listeners.
Security at the venue will be excellent with 12 security guards, keeping you and your vehicle safe as well as a professional
paramedic team.
DETAILS:
Date: 27 April 2006
Time: 9:30 – 17:30
Seated Tickets: R 150 each
Block bookings of 10: R 1 000
Venue: Lookout Hill Tourism Facility in Khayelitsha
Corner of Mew Way and Spine Roads
Website: www.shaster.org.za/music.htm
Enquiries: Dion 0833750988
Book now as the venue only holds 500! This will be an unforgettable colourful, musical African cultural experience.
