Nation Building And Cultural Heritage: National Days Flashcards

1
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What are some of these historic days?

A

Public holidays

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2
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When is human rights day?

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21 March

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3
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When is freedom day?

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27 April

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4
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When is Africa day?

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18 July

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5
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When is Mandela Day?

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18 July

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6
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When is woman’s day?

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9 August

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7
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When is heritage day?

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24 September

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8
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When is children’s day?

A

First Saturday in November

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9
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When is reconciliation day?

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16 December

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10
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What is human rights day?

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This day reminds us of Sharpeville massacre in 1960

We remember all the people who struggled for human rights in SA.

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11
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What is Freedom Day?

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Anniversary of first democratic election held in 1994

We celebrate our democracy and renew our commitment to equality for all people.

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What is Africa Day?

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Celebrates the freedom of African countries from European colonialism. We must commit to working with other African countries.

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What is Mandela day?

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Celebration of South Africa’s most famous son, Nelson Mandela.
Opportunity to do good for others

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14
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What is woman’s day?

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Commemorates the protest of 20 000 women against pass laws in 1965.
Woman of all races marched to the union buildings.
Honour the roles that women play in society.

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What is heritage day?

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Celebration of the diversity of people and cultures in SA that make us uniquely South African.

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16
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What is Children’s day?

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We remember children’s rights and commit ourselves to ensuring that these rights are promoted and protected.

17
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What is reconciliation day?

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We focus on the conflicts of the past and building a new nation. We try heal our wounds of the past and work together to build a new South Africa.

18
Q

What is the purpose of National Braai day?

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To untie the people of SA ,it enables the people of South Africa to have something in common.

19
Q

What is the purpose of a national day?

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To commemorate important events in our history and to promote significant values for nation building.