Sub-strategy 2: Organizing Events and Activities that Celebrate and Promote Art and Historical Heritage

A common understanding reached during the workshop process was that artistic or cultural activity should not be concentrated in a limited number of physical places, but rather spread throughout the city. This should be done through the organisation of events/initiatives that involve all residents of Durban, regardless of their ethnic background, and which draw attention to the city’s status as a cultural ‘melting pot’

SUGGESTIONS:

• Organizing school days and tours that focus on educating the youth about Durban’s history
• Competitions and quizzes could be organised to promote knowledge of Durban’s artistic and cultural heritage
• Durban should have more public art festivals that activate artistic literacy throughout the city.
• Various ‘Unique Durban’ or ‘Celebrate Durban’ events should be organized as a means of stimulating both foreign and local interest in the city’s artistic/cultural assets

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