Letsibogo Girls High celebrates Heritage Day with first annual magnet concert
The event showcased South Africa’s rich cultural heritage while giving talented learners a platform to shine.
Letsibogo Girls High School of Specialisation hosted its first annual Letsibogo SOS Magnet Concert at Meadowlands Zone 3 on September 24 in celebration of Heritage Day.
Heritage Day, a public holiday, is celebrated annually to honour the country’s rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and histories, recognising the diverse heritage that forms the nation’s identity.
For the concert, the school collaborated with the renowned Wits Choir, which showcases the magic of South African music and culture through tours across Africa, and the Willow Crescent Choir, which performed jazz and cultural music, transporting the community to bygone eras.
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Conductor, music teacher, and organiser of the concert, Simphiwe Msomi, explained that the school wanted to celebrate the day in a way that reflected their strengths.
“We called this event ‘Our Heritage, Our Harmony’. Celebrating unusually, we brought bands, dance groups, and choirs together to create great music and unite the community,” Msomi said.
Community members and parents joined in the festivities, dancing and singing along to the cultural music, jazz, and R&B performances.
Concert attendee Dipolelo Mohlophegi described the event as a special way to celebrate roots and heritage.
“This day is about recognising where we come from, and celebrating in a way that brings people together is a great idea.
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“Music unites us, and I believe that is what this day is about. We may come from different cultures, but we are one, and that is how it should be.
“The choirs are incredibly talented, and I think other schools should explore similar events.
“We have gifted learners, but they aren’t always given the chance to reach their full potential,” Mohlophegi said.
Menzi Gumbi, conductor at Letsibogo Girls SOS, expressed his excitement about the success of the day. He noted that preparing for the event was challenging, particularly as this was their first musical concert.
“I’m thrilled that music and Heritage Day have brought the community together, including people from afar, to enjoy themselves,” Gumbi told Urban News.
