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Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa's Democracy.The Pickle Factory in Bristol will host a momentous event commemorating 30 years of South Africa's democracy on the 27th April 2024. Celebrated as Freedom Day annually in South Africa this significant milestone will be celebrated with a blend of live music, a film screening, traditional African dancing, a “make your own freedom flag” workshop, and a new mural of Nelson Mandela will be painted during the event to honor the journey of South Africa towards freedom and equality.
Preceded by Director Oliver Schmitz's cult classic Mapantsula, one of the most influential films to ever be produced and exported out of Africa, restored in glorious 4K.
The award winning director will be joining us for a panel discussion afterwards, including Dr Jacqueline Mainguard from University of Bristol , screening is curated by Afrika Eye Festival
Booking is Essential.
https://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/12575/mapantsula
Here's what to expect:
South African music food and drinks will on sale throughout the day, supplied by Kalahari Moon (South African shop based in St Nicholas Market)
Free Entry for Refugees ( book your tickets online to avoid disappointment)
Free Entry for Kids
£10 for families
£30 for group booking of 4
Programme :
4-7 pm
Design your own Freedom Flag workshop
Kids friendly event
Games & Braai Outside
7:30-8:30 pm
Live band with MĀDŁY (Nu jazz/Hip Hop
9:00-10:00 pm
Sisanda Myataza (SA singer/afropop)
10:10- 23:00
DJ Ru Robinson
23:00 close
Don't delay, book today
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Pickle Factory, 13 All Hallows Road, Bristol, BS5 0HH, United Kingdom,Bristol, United Kingdom
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