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Media Alert: New Stellenbosch Local History Exhibition to Be Opened By Minister

20 October 2015

Tomorrow, 21 October 2015, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, will officially open the new exhibition, “Stellenbosch and its people” at the Stellenbosch Museum.  

The development of the residents, colonisation and the establishment of Stellenbosch as a town forms part of the exhibition. Exhibiting local histories is significant in transforming museums into meaningful spaces for local residents. Through the exhibition, local residents will gain insight into where they come from, understand more of their town, their identity and how the past has shaped the present. Local histories reflect the lives of ordinary people and help to create a socially inclusive society.

ALL MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

Date:             Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Time:             18h00

Venue:          Stellenbosch Museum, 37 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch

There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews.

Media Enquiries: 

Stacy McLean
Spokesperson for Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Tel: 021 483 4426
Cell: 083 504 1171
Email: Stacy.McLean@westerncape.gov.za