Ubuntu is the order of business
One must monitor their own actions and adapt their own behaviours in order to become attuned and understanding to the beliefs and values of others.
THE monthly Business Chamber meeting was held at Hotel@Tzaneen on Friday, 16 February.
Meeting members were treated to a talks from guest speakers, Howard Blight and Rosanne Steyn from Amorentia Estate & Nursery.
Rosanne spoke of the meaning of cultural intelligence and the need for the spirit of togetherness.
‘Ubuntu’ was the order of the day and Rosanne’s words were cemented further by Howard Blight’s address to the group about an upcoming cross-cultural music extravaganza.One must monitor their own actions and adapt their own behaviours in order to become attuned and understanding to the beliefs and values of others.
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An event to be held in September, entitled, “Music and Magic on the Lake”, aims to celebrate Ubuntu through music.
The concert and superfood festival to be held at Stanford Lake on the 21st to the 23rd September promises to deliver great performances across a number of genres, including; classic rock, opera and Bollywood to name but a few, as well as performances from artists such as Penny Penny.
The atmosphere will be truly magical with the lake being lit up with fairy lights and the stage itself being on the lake.
There will be two evening performances on the Friday and Saturday as well as a matinee performance on the Sunday.
Watch this space!
Back to meeting formalities, a levy increase was agreed upon by the members and the need for extra sponsors to help cover the costs of the guest speakers was discussed and agreed upon.
There was one resignation from EXCO, Fransie le Roux, but two new members were nominated to join. Dewald Kamffer from Letaba Rugby Club and Louis du Preez from HS Merensky joined.
A huge thanks to Amorentia for sponsoring the event, as well as to Hotel@Tzaneen for hosting it. Further thanks to be passed on to Eco Choice and Pest Control Specialists for sponsoring the gift hampers for the guest speakers.
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