Advisory: Department of Foreign Affairs and City of Tshwane to Host the 10 TH International Fair at the Union Buildings, Pretoria

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sue van der Merwe and City of Tshwane Executive Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa will on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the City of Tshwane host the 10 th International Fair under the banner “A World in One City: Celebrating Cultural Diversity in the City,” on Saturday 3 November 2007 at the Union Buildings lawns in Pretoria.

The International Fair is an annual event which sees the international diplomatic community accredited to South Africa participating in an exhibition showcasing their various countries, cultures, cuisine as well as arts and crafts.

In addition to the exhibition, activities for the day will include music, dance and various cultural activities.

All the money raised during the day will be donated to charity organisations.

Media is invited to participate and indulge in the various cultural activities from all corners of the world, and assist in raising funds for charity.  Entrance costs R5.00.

Programme of the International Fair

Friday 2 November                       

18:00 for 18:30 Cocktail dinner, Union Buildings lawns,

Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe to present an address

Saturday 3 November      

08:00 Carnival from Church Square to the Union  Buildings lawns to be led by Tshwane Executive Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa

10:00 Official opening of the International Fair by Deputy Minister Sue van der Merwe

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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1 November 2007