adminThe Herald, May 21, 1993
TODAY is World Culture Day — a day set aside by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation to highlight the role of culture in our lives.
In 1988, the United Nations declared the period 1988-1997 the World Decade for Cultural Development.
Since 1991, the 21st May has been celebrated as the World Day for Cultural Development under a specific theme in order to promote the cultural dimension of development.
This year the celebrations will be held under the theme: “Education, Culture and Work”. This theme is of tremendous significance to Zimbabwe. Firstly, it helps us to consider how we can practically link education with culture in the formal curricula.
Secondly, it offers us an opportunity to discuss what action must be taken to ensure that those of our people who choose careers in culture are recognised and rewarded for their commitment to the development of culture as an essential sector of our development.
Thirdly, the theme; “Education, Culture and Work” reminds us of the fact that these aspects are indeed the pillars of human civilisation.
LESSONS FOR TODAY
It is the role of artists through their own organisations to use the World Culture Day to make the public aware of their cultural products.
This role of publicising cultural activities is a major factor towards the improvement of the economic status of artists.
There is need for close collaboration between community-based cultural workers and schools so that culture can be adequately integrated in the school environment.
To demonstrate the diversity of culture, President Mnangagwa last week, launched Culture Week at Chief Njelele’s Homestead in Gokwe, Midlands Province.
Online Reporter