Heritage Day on 24 September in South Africa recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa collaborates with Iziko Museum in Cape Town, banners will be displayed on South Africa’s Polar heritage.
(Leaflets and activity booklets will available or click here to download)
Iziko Museums in Cape Town host a permanent exhibition the Sentinels of The South – (above our the display of South Africa’s first explorers:
“The exhibition examines the history, discoveries and current role of South Africa’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean exploration. It takes visitors through the background and challenges of early Antarctic exploration, and South Africa’s contribution to it. The rich and unique biodiversity found on these islands, and the part the islands play in helping us understand some of the global issues affecting everyday South Africans, are highlighted. The exhibition also showcases South Africa’s multidisciplinary Antarctic scientific endeavours, our state-of-the-art research facilities, and our flagship research vessel, the SA Agulhas II.”
On heritage day visit the museum to learn about South Africa’s Polar Heritage
South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day. The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture together with its key stakeholders has activated a social campaign called “Our history, Our Story, Our Heritage” where we call on media, civil society and all citizens to join Government in embracing our heritage by honouring, celebrating and commemorating our brave men and women who fell fighting for our liberation; and to use our cultural diversity to foster social cohesion, unity and nation building. This heritage month, we also urge and encourage citizens, especially youth to visit these sites, museums, galleries and libraries.