national and international days we celebrate Flashcards
when is international peace day celebrated?
it is celebrated on the 21st of September
what is the origin of international peace day
the united nations general assembly decided that from the beginning of 2002 the international day of peace should be observed on 21 September each year
what do we celebrate on international peace day
on this day we are asked to observe a day of global ceasefire and non-violence and honour cessation of hostilities
when is heritage day celebrated
it is celebrated on the 24th of September
why is heritage day celebrated
heritage day celebrates our achievements and contributes to redressing past inequalities. it explores our understanding of society and encourages us to empathise with the experiences of others
what do we celebrate on heritage day
on this day, we are asked to remember what makes us uniquely South African and to celebrate our rich oral traditions and customs
when do we celebrate world aids day
1 December
why do we celebrate world aids day
world aids day focuses on raising awareness and fighting prejudice towards those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS and is a reminder that there are still so many challenges to overcome
what do we celebrate on world aids day
we are asked to remember those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, work towards ending discrimination and educate people, particularly children about HIV and AIDS
when do we celebrate day of reconciliation
16 December
why do we celebrate day of reconciliation
it seeks to carry out the call of the Constitution to heal the divisions of the past. the new democratic government also instituted the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hear the testimony of South Africans who had endured hardships or who had committed crimes in the name of politics
what do we celebrate on the day of reconciliation?
we are asked to heal the wounds of the past and to” act together as national reconciliation, nation-building, for the birth of a new world”- Nelson Mandela (inauguration speech 10 May 1994)
