{"id":70676,"date":"2025-05-15T11:25:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/?p=70676"},"modified":"2025-05-15T11:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:25:10","slug":"international-museums-day-celebrated-in-nqweba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/international-museums-day-celebrated-in-nqweba\/","title":{"rendered":"International Museums Day celebrated in Nqweba"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in the Sarah Baartman District, in partnership with the Sundays River Valley Municipality and various stakeholders, hosted a vibrant celebration of International Museums Day in Nqweba recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual event, celebrated under the theme \u201cThe Future of Museums In Rapidly Changing Communities,\u201d aims to recognise the vital role museums play in preserving cultural heritage whilst ensuring they remain relevant to evolving communities and accessible to all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the opening ceremony, Councillor Simphiwe Rune, Chairperson for the Special Programmes Portfolio at the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, emphasised the crucial role museums play in preserving history. \u201cMuseums are the hubs of history. Hosting events of this nature for children in our communities brings joy. It\u2019s important to know where you come from because it shapes where you are going as a person,\u201d said Rune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration saw enthusiastic participation from learners representing various educational institutions, including Bongolethu Primary School, Moses Mabida Secondary School, Samkelwe Secondary School, St. Colmcille, and Sandisulwazi High School. Attendees had the valuable opportunity to interact with and explore artefacts, gaining deeper insights into world history and heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"70715\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/international-museums-day-celebrated-in-nqweba\/492730243_1128705612_33741-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/492730243_1128705612_33741-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"492730243_1128705612_33741\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Attendees had the valuable opportunity to interact with and explore artefacts, gaining deeper insights into world history and heritage.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/492730243_1128705612_33741-1-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/492730243_1128705612_33741-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/492730243_1128705612_33741-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/492730243_1128705612_33741-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/492730243_1128705612_33741-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/492730243_1128705612_33741-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees had the valuable opportunity to interact with and explore artefacts, gaining deeper insights into world history and heritage. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A highlight of the day was the recognition of outstanding young writers, with prizes including laptops, tablets, and internet routers awarded to talented learners. The writing competition winners were announced as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>1st Place: Peacock Cassandra (Sandisulwazi Secondary School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>2nd Place: Lucas Jurgens (Kirkwood High School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>3rd Place: Anentlahla Rooibaard (St. Colmcille Secondary School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span>4th Place: Sinovuyo Martins (Samkelwe Secondary School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration featured impressive exhibitions by the Albany Museum and Amathole Museum, offering attendees a glimpse into the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Eastern Cape region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Museum officials present at the event highlighted the importance of such celebrations in fostering a deeper appreciation for heritage preservation among younger generations and ensuring that museums evolve to meet the changing 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