The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa, will be
attending and thereafter addressing a live DVD recording of a stage production
entitled “Innocent Africa: The Battle of the Sexes”. This is to promote
cultural and heritage tourism through youth development.
This event is part of a programme that was initiated by
Aubrey Silinyana, a Mdantsane-based filmmaker, in June 2014. A partnership was
initiated with Zanempucuko High School, situated in Ilitha Township near the
small town of Berlin. The school has a total student enrolment of 857 pupils
and serves Ilitha Township, Lingelitsha Township, Ndevana and the villages of
Tshabo and Dongwe. The total number of pupils who participate in the programme
is 78 learners, made up of 51 girls and 27 boys.
The aim of the programme is to produce a world class stage
theatre DVD (6 July 2015) and feature film (10-19 December 2015) that will
showcase the culture of the Xhosa as it was in the 17th century through drama,
song and dance. During this process it is envisaged that the young participants
will acquire skills in scriptwriting, acting, photography, cinematography,
video and film editing, singing and traditional dance choreography. Secondary
gains include young people learning more about the Xhosa language, culture and
customs.
Date: Monday 6 July
Time: 10h30 for 11h00
Venue: The Guild Theatre, East London
For more info on the programme:
Aubrey Silinyana - 071 041 4713
Media Enquiries and RSVP
Natasha Rockman
0764262264