1. Terminology Culture: Arts and other objects people have made, including their customs, clothes, food, languages and houses Heritage: Valued things such as historical buildings that have been passes down from previous generations Heritage Site: Place that profits by its connection with heritage World Heritage Site: A site chosen by UNESCO as being of special historical, cultural or natural importance UNESCO: United Nations Economic and Social Council

2. South Africa’s national symbols National anthem South Africa’s national anthem is a combined version of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika and Die Stem van Suid-Afrika (The Call of South Africa in English). The words of Die Stem were written by CJ Langenhoven and Nkosi Sikelel’iAfrika was composed in 1897 by Enoch Sontonga,. The national flag of the Republic of South Africa was adopted on Freedom Day, 27 April 1994

3. National coat of arms South Africa’s coat of arms, is the highest visual symbol of the state. Its central image is a secretary bird, below the bird is the protea. The ears of wheat are emblems of the fertility of the land, The tusks of the African elephant symbolise wisdom. At the centre stands a shield signifying the protection of South Africans, above which are a spear and knobkierie Within the shield are images of the Khoisan people the first inhabitants of the land. The motto of the coat of arms - !ke e:/xacra//ke - is in the Khoisan language and means“diverse people unite”

4. National animal The country’s national animal is the springbok,. National bird The national bird of South Africa is the blue crane National flower The giant or King Protea is widely distributed in the south- western and southern areas of the Western Cape.

5. National fish South Africa’s national fish is the galjoen which is only found along the South African coast. National tree The real yellowwood, South Africa’s national tree, is found from Table Mountain, In forests, the trees can grow up to 40m in height with the base of the trunk sometimes up to 3m in diameter.

7. The uniqueness of our different cultures Refers to specific characteristics of a particular culture The Eastern Cape Arts & Crafts Decorative beadwork, woven grass and reed baskets and wooden sculptures Cuisine Umngqusho – samp, beans Sour milk and sorghum beer Cultural villages Visitors will hear traditional songs and traditional healers

8. Dress Traditional dress for married women included bright wraps and a beaded headdress Festivals The Grahamstown national Arts Festival Folklore Xhosa folklore is full of magic, omens and taboos and the Tokoloshe Historical buildings The Nelson Mandela Museum and Amathole Museum Music and dance A Xhosa wrote Nkosi Sikelele’ iAfrica Traditional Leaders The EC is the birthplace of Mandela, Robert Sobukwe, Steve Biko, Chris Hani and Oliver Tambo Traditional medicine – Sangoma, nyanga (traditional healer)

9. The Free State Arts & Crafts Traditional Basotho hats, floor mats, baskets Cuisine Yogurt-like flavoured porridge, steamed dumplings, wild spinach Cultural villages The Basotho Cultural Village in the Golden gate Highlands National Park

10. Dress Blanket are sometime worn over western Clothing, traditional Basotho straw hat Festivals The Mafufe Festival, The Ficksburg Cherry festival Folklore Tells of ancient traditions Historical buildings & sites The Vredefort Dome, War museum in Bloemfontein Music and dance Music and dances are important to social, ceremonial and religious life Traditional Leaders They have a hereditary chieftainship Traditional medicine – Believe in healers, bone throwers and seers

11. Gauteng Arts & Crafts Bruma Lake Flea Market, Rosebank Rooftop Flea market Cuisine Indian spice lamb dishes, Portuguese seafood dishes and Chinese food reflects the diversity of Gauteng’s food Cultural villages The Credo Mutwa Cultural Village in Soweto

12. Dress Johannesburg is a hub for fashion designers The diverse communities living in Gauteng add to the variety of dress Festivals The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival, The Arts Alive festival Folklore The Pale Ya Rona Carnival in Soweto Historical buildings The Twaing Meteorite Crater, Sterkfontein Caves, Apartheid Museum Music and dance Gumboot dancing, Kwaito music Traditional medicine The Faraday Muti market in Johannesburg

13. KwaZulu-Natal Arts & Crafts Zulu bead work, master basket weavers, rickshaws pulled by Zulu men on Durban beach front Cuisine Phutu, amasi, traditional beer, samoosas, rotis and bunny chows Cultural villages Shakaland – traditional Zulu cultural

14. Dress Traditional dress for Zulu men- animal skin and feathers, calfskin apron Festivals The Reed dance, Diwali – Festival of Lights Folklore Myths and legends are important to Zulu people. Historical buildings KwaZulu Natal Cultural Museum, Battlefield sites, Ncome Museum Music and dance Traditional dances Traditional Leaders Zulu king, royal ancestors, indunas Traditional medicine A herbalist, medicinal plants

15. Limpopo Arts & Crafts Pottery, woodcarving, beadwork, Grass mats and dressmaking Cuisine Boabab porridge, fruit of Marula tree, Mopane worms Cultural villages Vhasonga Cultural Village, Bapedi Cultural village

16. Dress Pale blue is a favoured colour of the Venda. Necklaces and anklets are used as decorative features Festivals Mapungubwe Arts and Cultural festival, Oppikoppi Music Festival Folklore Sites sacred to the Venda is Lake Funduduzi Historical buildings Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, Modjaji (Rain Queen) Music and dance Traditional music instrument called the mbila Traditional Leaders The chief is a sort of high priest Traditional medicine Diviners and healers

17. Mpumalanga Arts & Crafts Traditional mural art of the Ndebele Cuisine Honey glazed sweet patatoes, maize bread, wild spinach, crocodile, mopanie worms Cultural villages Shangana cultural village, Botshabelo Mission Station

18. Dress Stacked tings worn around the neck, arms and legs, bead work Festivals Dullstroom Festival of Art and Culture, Uban'inkunzi Cultural Competition & Exhibition Folklore Ancestor worship, Mulimo – provider of the rain Historical buildings Pilgrips Rest, Somgimvelo Reserve Music and dance Flute, bow-plus- calabash Traditional Leaders Chief and councillors Traditional medicine Sangoma, herbal treatments

19. Northern Cape Arts & Crafts San Rock Art, ostrich eggshells Cuisine Meat, fruit, vegetables, fish, snakes Cultural villages Small group of San in Kalahari Desert trying to restore San culture

20. Dress Animal skin, large animal skin over shoulders, skin sandals Festivals Namakwa Festival Folklore Spirits of the dead, many myths Historical buildings Kimberley Mine Museum Music and dance The trance dance – San culture Traditional Leaders No formal leadership structure in San Community Traditional medicine Shamans, Roots for fevers and flu

21. North West Arts & Crafts Colourful murals, recycled paper from banana leaves, leather articles Cuisine Corn meal porridge, meat stew, cabbage/spinach, wild beans, mampoer (fermented fruit) Cultural villages Lesedi Cultural Village

22. Dress Tswana men -tribal feathers and tunics, headscarves Festivals Aardklop National Arts Festival Folklore Ancestor spirits Historical buildings Taung World Heritage Site = (Cradle of Humankind) Music and dance Reed flutes, whistle, drums Traditional Leaders The chief of the Tswana is the symbol of tribal unity Traditional medicine Sangomas

23. Western Cape Arts & Crafts Cosmopolitan nature of Western Cape determines a wide range of arts and crafts Cuisine – Bobotie, bokkoms, waterblommetjie bredie Cultural villages The !Khwa ttu cultural and education centre

24. Dress Dress reflects the diverse culture of this province Festivals Hermanus Whale Festival, Knysna Oyster Festival Folklore Ghost stories, Cape Doctor – strong Southeast wind Historical buildings The Castle of Good Hope, District Six Music and dance Cape Town Jazz Festival Traditional Leaders The South African parliament Traditional medicine – Rooibos, herbs and medicinal plants

25. Provincial cultural heritage sites Battlefields Museums Art galleries Cultural heritage sites Festivals Sporting events Cultural villages Dance productions Film

26. South Africa’s “rainbow cuisine ” The authentic African kitchen: maize meal porridge, Umngqusho - "stampmielies", sugar beans, butter, onions, potatoes, chillis and lemons. Tripe, Morogo, Skop - head of Cow, sheep or goat Amanqina -A hoof of a cow, pig or sheep. it is boiled, then spiced for taste. Mashonzha - Also known as Mopani worms. The "Afrikaner kitchen" Potjiekos, braaivleis, biltong, milk tart, koeksisters The Indian Kitchen: Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Korma, samoosas, Naan bread

27. Food Type Cultural Group Fish, RiceChina Haggis (Sheep lungs, heart, liver)Scotland Curry, rice, chickenIndia Marog (wild spinach), Biltong, RSA Mieliepap, Skop, tripe Black Pudding (a sausage made from Britain cereals and pig’s blood), fish & chips Sushi (Rice rolled with vegetables and Japan wrapped in seaweed) Espetado (chunks of beef rolled in garlicPortugal and sea salt) Paella (white rice, seafood, beansSpain and vegetables)

28. Feta, mousaka (casserole of eggplant Greece and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce Eisbein (the end of smoked ham where the Germany foot was attached to the hog’s leg Croissant (pastry eaten at breakfast)France Snails Chilli Dog (hot dog with beef, garlic, onions),USA Hamburger Spaghetti, pizzaItaly Borscht (beetroot soup)Russia