ALL WHITE HERITAGE DAY PICNIC

BY PHUMLANI SAUL

The inaugural “All White Heritage Day Picnic” will be an intimate all white with a touch of heritage/cultural themed outdoor picnic with live music performances to be held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth and cultural diversity of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day, this is a great addition to Nelson Mandela Bay and Eastern Cape’s events calendar.

Attendees and the artists will be encouraged to dress in All-White but add a touch of heritage/cultural attire. There will also be traditional foods on sale at the event and an Arts and Craft Exhibition Market which will have exhibitions by crafters, beadworks, jewellery, local traditional designers’ wares, and visual artists which will all be in line with Heritage Day.

This concert will form part of the annual Ebubeleni Festival’s Concert Series as a build up to the main festival in December. The event’s main focus is music but includes a number of other elements which make it unique against other offerings.

The line-up boasts Gqeberha born multi award-winning singer Zonke Dikana, the new songstress on the block – Nomfundo Moh, Afro-pop singer – Ntsika, popular Neo-soul singer – Bongeziwe Mabandla, Gqeberha born Putuma Tiso will bring a touch of gospel. Sharing the stage with the national artists will be Gqeberha’s very popular DJ’s and musicians – Hermanos, Lorna Targaryen, Joliza and Siya Koyo. Mafa Bavuma and Mmeli Notsh will be Programme Directors of this very hot line up.

The “All White Heritage Day Picnic” is funded by the National Lotteries Commission and supported by Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, Nkqubela FM, Ebubeleni Festival Projects NPC, Event Hire Network and Mahambehlala Communications.

Tickets to the event are open already at Webtickets, Pick n Pay and Boxer Stores nation-wide, tickets start from R295 and cooler box is R95. Dress Code: All White with a touch of Heritage/Cultural | Gates open at 09:00 | Event starts at 11:00 and ends at 18:00. No under 18years of age will be allowed (this because there will be alcohol).