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South African Embassy Hosts "Faranani!
- Togetherness / Samehorigheid" Concert at the
Royal Carre Theatre, Amsterdam, 7 June 2002
The South African Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands,
will host a concert, "Faranani!" on the evening
of 7 June 2002 at the Royal Carre Theatre, Amsterdam
at which the former President Nelson Mandela will be
the guest of honour.
"Faranani!" meaning "togetherness"
in the Venda language will promote peace, reconciliation
and unity while commemorating the relationship between
South Africa and the Netherlands which began 350 years
ago.
The theme of "togetherness" will be manifested
in the diversity of artists from South Africa and the
Netherlands. Sibongile Khumalo, Stef Bos, Abaqondisi
Brothers, Jakkie Job, Denise Jannah are a few of the
artists who will perform.
The concert, to be attended by the Crown Prince and
Princess Maxima and Princess Magriet, will be broadcast
live by NOS Television, the Dutch Channel 2.
In addition the Prime Minister, Mr Wim Kok, a number
of Dutch Cabinet Ministers, as well as prominent members
of the Netherlands society will also attend.
For further information contact Chris Botha on 09 31
70 392 4501
Issued by the South African Embassy
The Hague
Netherlands
5th June 2002
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