What is the theme for 2021 Africa Day?

What is the theme for 2021 Africa Day?

The 2021 Africa Day celebrations were held under the AU Theme of the Year, “Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Want. During the occasion a special event was held to launch the Entry into Force of the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance.

What is Africa Day celebrating?

Each year on May 25 Africans around the globe celebrate Africa Day. The day commemorates the founding of the first union of African countries in 1963.

What are the 19 AU holidays?

Our National Public Holidays are New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Which month do we celebrate Africa?

May
The month of May is recognised as Africa month – a time when the continent of Africa commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).

Why do we celebrate this day in South Africa?

Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa.

Which countries dont celebrate Africa Day?

It is clear that there are 54 member states in the African Union. Africa Day is a day for all African countries. However, Africa Day is observed as a public holiday in only twelve African countries, Ghana, Mali, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Chad, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia and Mauritania.

Why do we celebrate AU Day?

Australia Day, holiday (January 26) honouring the establishment of the first permanent European settlement on the continent of Australia. On January 26, 1788, Arthur Phillip, who had sailed into what is now Sydney Cove with a shipload of convicts, hoisted the British flag at the site.

Why do we celebrate Africa Day on 25 May?

African Union On Tuesday 25 May, African governments would commemorate what is known as “Africa Day”. The day (formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 5 May 1963.

Is 3rd May 2021 a public holiday?

Addressees are informed that Monday, 3rd May 2021 will be observed as a public holiday. Consequently, since 01st May (Labour Day) is a paid public holiday and it falls on a rest day (Saturday), Monday the 3rd May 2021 shall be observed as a public holiday in the Public Service.

What holiday is tomorrow in Australia?

List of Holidays in Australia in 2021

Why is 25th May Africa Day?

Why is it important to celebrate Heritage Day?

Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. Living heritage plays an important role in promoting cultural diversity, social cohesion, reconciliation, peace and economic development.