The Cultural Preservation Institute is inviting craftsmen and creatives from across Merafong to be part of a powerful movement — the Imvelaphi Ya Rona initiative, which means “Our Heritage”. This is more than a project; it’s a cultural revival through art, tradition, and skilled craftsmanship.

Whether you are a seasoned artisan or an emerging creative, your skills are needed to help construct a living and breathing cultural landscape. Selected participants will collaborate on creating:

• 🪑 Custom handcrafted furniture

• 🛖 Traditional and symbolic structures

• 🪵 Wood installations and heritage carvings

• 🗿 Timeless sculptures that reflect the soul of African identity

This initiative is not just about creating, but also about teaching. All selected craftsmen will become facilitators at the upcoming Imvelaphi Ya Rona Heritage Festival, and eventually at the Imvelaphi Hub, where they will help mentor and inspire the next generation of creators.

How to apply:

📸 Submit a short video and clear photos of your previous work.
📝 Complete the online application form here:
👉 Click to Apply on Zoho Forms

📧 Email submissions to: [email protected]
📱 Contact via Facebook: Merafong Creative Collective

Be part of something bigger

This is your chance to use your creative gifts to preserve culture, uplift communities, and build something that outlives trends — something rooted in identity, tradition, and innovation.

Imvelaphi Ya Rona is more than a call. It’s a cultural movement. Answer it.