eThekwini Celebrates UNESCO City Of Literature Status
eThekwini Celebrates UNESCO City Of Literature Status



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eThekwini Celebrates UNESCO City Of Literature Status

2017-11-06

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recently named Durban the UNESCO City of Literature and is the first African City to receive this prestigious status.

This accolade does not only affirm the City’s commitment to promoting arts, culture and literacy but places Durban firmly on the map as a world-class city. To celebrate this milestone and achievement, Mayor Zandile Gumede will host a celebratory event.

Members of the media are invited to be part of the celebration where they will be updated on the City’s plans to drive the literacy and arts programmes forward.

DETAILS OF THE CELEBRATION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Venue: Durban Art Gallery (2nd Floor City Hall, Anton Lembede Entrance)

Date: Tuesday, 07 November 2017

Time: 14h00 for 14h30

RSVP: Vuyo Ndlovu on 031 311 4838, vuyo.ndlovu@durban.gov.za.

ENDS

Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Head of Communications Tozi Mthethwa.




eThekwini Celebrates UNESCO City Of Literature Status

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