DATE & TIME

EVENTS

VENUE

FOR MORE INFO

March 22

1400H – 1600H

Human Rights Day

Panel Discussion on Human Rights and Constitutionalism in South Africa: Ten Years After

The Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center Howard University

2218 6th Street NW Washington, DC 20059

 Tel . 202-745-6613

April 16 & 17

South African Film Nights

     The South African Embassy and National Geographic’s All Roads Film Project celebrate 10 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa with an evening of cutting-edge South African Film, wonderful music, and engaging conversation.  Don’t miss it! 

National Geographic Society - Washington, D.C.

Tel. 202-745-6653

April 23 – May 2

New Orleans Jazz Festival

    Showcasing South African music, arts, crafts, cuisine and tourism promotion.

     Performance by Hugh Masekela, Vusi, Mahlasela, Busi Mhlongo, Jabu Khanyile, Lucky Dube, Johnny Clegg, Rebecca Malope, Salaelo Selota and Bongo Maffin

New Orleans – Fair

Grounds and Race Course

 http://www.nojazzfest.com

April 27

National Day Celebration

     Official Diplomatic Reception

National Building Museum

May

Memphis in May

     Memphis in May 2004 salutes South Africa and its ten years of democracy.  The festival will feature South African music, dance, arts, crafts, cuisine, speakers symposium , Robben Island Cell Replica and educational programs.

Memphis, Tennessee

 http://www.memphisinmay.org

May 16

Kennedy Center Concert

On May 16, in the concert hall of the Kennedy Centre, South Africa celebrates 10 years of freedom and democracy with an exciting concert featuring award-winning trumpeter Hugh Masekela and his talented friends, Busi Mhlongo, Jabu Khanyile, Vusi Mahlasela plus renowned dance company, Moving Into Dance Mophatong.

     For tickets and for more information, please call the Kennedy Centre Box Office at 202.467.4600 or 1.800.444.1324

Kennedy Center

Concert Hall – Washington, DC

Tel 202-467-4600

1-800-444-1324

May 22

CATO Institute: Policy Forum

Policy Forum entitled, “ 10 Years of Democracy in South Africa:  Achievements and Challenges Ahead”.

Cato Institute

Tel 202-2742357