DUNDEE KZN: Five things to do in Endumeni this Heritage Day

Are you planning to spend the day at home this Heritage Day? Is boredom setting in? Are you itching for some cultural excitement or does your taste buds burn for traditional flavours?

If you’ve answered yes to the above questions, you should check out the action-packed activities Endumeni has to offer on this glorious Heritage/Braai Day.

1. Learn about the Heritage Trail in central Dundee
Why not visit Dundee’s heritage trail? Check out Talana Museum for more details. Or simply walk around the town and take in the historic buildings such as the Dutch Reformed Church, The Mews or even St James Church. And don’t forget to scan the plaques. For details: Talana Museum at 034 212 2654.

2. Do a tad bit of arts and craft shopping
There are wonderful locally made arts and crafts for sale at the Museum Shop at Talana Museum. Pop in and pick out what catches your eye and add some colour to your life this Heritage Day.

3. Visit the Museum
Visit the Talana Museum and soak up all the cultural and historical glory while basking in the ambience of the Battlefields. What about a trial walk up Talana Hill while you’re at it or grab a bite at the Miner’s Rest Restaurant. There is also the Gandhi Museum on Gladstone Street opposite St James Church that offers a fascinating insight into the life of the great man’s time in Northern KZN and his appearance in the court which the museum now occupies.

4. Bring and Braai
Have a good ol braai and get together with family and friends in spirit and celebration of Braai Day.

5. Take out your fishing rod
Go to Hattingspruit and enjoy Tom Worthington dam where there are several resorts offering fishing facilities. So enjoy our lovely God-given heritage of wildlife and natural beauty and remember to put away your cellphones for the day and tune into yourself and your family.