Pretoria citizens celebrate African Day at Ditsong Pioneer Museum

Tshwane residents celebrated the 59th Africa Day (May 25) in true carnival style at the Ditsong Pioneer Museum this week.

The event was organised by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.

Traditional groups that joined the celebration include Zimbabwean, Tsonga and Venda groups, according to Chief Zimasa Velaphi, a spokesperson for the department.

The day celebrated the birth of the African Union (AU) formerly known as the Organisation of the African Unity (OAU).

In 1963, the continent became a pioneer in being the first continent to focus on continental unity and to encourage nation building through unity.

The theme of this year’s Africa Day was ‘Building resilience in nutrition for the African continent in the year of unity and renewal for a better Africa and better world’.

“Africa Day marks a day in which Africa and her people celebrate victories and reflect on challenges.

The day showcases and promotes African and other indigenous food and cuisine and also highlights the power of sport, arts, culture and heritage in unifying the continent.

She said the day also creates awareness of and discourages xenophobic perceptions and actions.

“We want to stimulate competitive markets for trade among African countries.”

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