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They have already hosted the Packa-Ching Buy Back Centre Launch on September 4, which was followed by Vulture Counting @ Colleywobbles on September 5 and 6, and the Eastern Amathole Agricultural &amp; Food Trade Fair on September 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Janda, they will host different activities with the aim of showing the beauty of areas within this municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnnually, in South Africa, the month of September is earmarked to celebrate our rich heritage as we showcase our diverse cultures and heritage. This is a time when we are encouraging the people of this municipality to learn about their heritage, culture, national symbols, flags, traditional wear, and many things that define our people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s heritage month coincides with the 30 years of freedom celebrations where part of our objectives is to mobilise collective ownership of our 30 years of democracy by all South Africans and sectors of society,\u201d said Janda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that this will involve encouraging sectors to develop and implement their own celebration plans that will link to the broader national celebration. He confirmed that the month of September also marks Tourism Month, which is celebrated annually to promote domestic travel and showcase the country\u2019s diverse tourism offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Janda, part of Heritage Month\u2019s planned activities is in line with ensuring the tourism sector benefits from everyone that will flock to this municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourism Day will be celebrated under the theme \u201cThirty years of connecting people to places and cultures\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring Heritage Month, South Africans celebrate our many diverse cultures and our rich heritage, which incorporates African, Asian, and European cultures and traditions. 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