(Gcina Mhlophe and learners from
Hlahlindlela High School in Inanda pictured during their school library
makeover in August facilitated by the Gcinamasiko Art and Heritage Trust)
The
annual Gcinamasiko Storytelling and Book Celebration Festival was held at the
Diakonia Centre on October 25.
Gcinamasiko
is a key project of Dr Gcina Mhlophe – internationally respected Durban
story-teller, author, activist, poet, playwright and director. Much of
Mhlophe’s energy currently is spent on encouraging young South Africans to
read, and supporting projects to stock rural libraries for young people with
culturally-relevant books.
The
festival saw the official launch of the Braille edition of Mhlophe’s book, Stories Of Africa, translated into Braille
by BIBLIONEF South Africa and published by University of KZN Press.
The motivational
speaker for the day was the famous writer, poet and artist, Musa Zulu. Disabled
in a car crash at the age of 23, he is a tireless campaigner for people with
disabilities.
For more
information, contact Happiness Maphumulo on 078 800 1620 or email: maphumulohappiness@gmail.com or office@gcinamasiko-heritage.co.za
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