Siyamtanda Capa
For years I watched the live broadcast of the National Arts festival and its many events on SABC 2’s Morning Live. This year I got to experience the festival and for that I have the Future Journalist Program to thank.
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| Actor and dancer Chuma Sopotela in 20/20 visions |
One thing that stood out for me was the people at fest and their quirky fashion, their unique hair (absolute blog material).
The fashion people made looking unique
and stylish so effortless. Hippies with their children who walk barefoot. For
me this festival was one filled with a lot, I would never see back home,
together with what South Africans are all about-Diversity.
Grahasmstown-
Gtown (as locals call it) is well known for its unfriendly weather conditions
and the temperatures dropped to 2 degrees but yes, I got through it all.
The theatre
experience- I have never been one to appreciate the arts, specifically the
performing arts but being here getting the opportunity to attend shows, was eye
opening. One production in particular stood out for me. Seeing Paul Grootboom’s
Protest with Desmond Dube in it with
three of my colleagues left me in absolute awe.
I was
fortunate enough to attend a show called 20/20 Visions a four piece choreography production
which made me look at my past and future as a young South Africa in a different
light.
Besides the
delicious coffee the wonderful food and the wonders of the media pass,
attending the National Arts festival has made me look at the arts in a
different way I came here with no Idea and left with the utmost respect. I
will return.
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