Culture Development is a unit within the Department of Arts and Culture KwaZulu-Natal responsible for identification, research and development of culture within in the province. The unit is responsible for promotion of cultural diversity. The department through this unit is committed to conducting research on marginalized cultures as well as promotion of the spirit of Ubuntu.
Understanding Cultural Development
Pillars of Culture Development
- Culture Diversity
- Moral Regeneration Programs
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Social cohesion
Culture Development supports initiatives and research
programmes talking to pillars of the unit.
Programmes
- Youth Camps
- National calendar event (Freedom Day, Heritage Day,
Human Rights Day and Worker’s Day) - Cultural Event
Youth Camps
Youth Camps are done in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education where learners all district to participate. The camps challenge youths from different cultural and districts and backgrounds thus stimulating interact. Programmes aimed at promoting social cohesion among the people of KwaZulu-Natal.
National Calendar Days
| Heritage Day |
| Human Rights Day |
| Freedom Day |
| Women’s Day |
| Reconciliation Day |
…and other important days in our calendar.
Cultural Events
| Commemoration of the battle of Isandlwana |
| Umkhosi weNkosazane yeZulu (uNomkhubulwane) |
| Amaganu Festival |
| Umkhosi Wesivivane |
| Reed Ceremony |
| UMkhosi WeLembe |
| First Fruit Ceremony |
| Reconciliation Day |