Heritage Day on the 24th of September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of the nation of South Africa especially it being known as the rainbow nation.
South Africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of South Africa.
Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day. Heritage Day was declared a public holiday in 1996 and, since then, the 24th of September has been a day that encourages South Africans to celebrate our cultural traditions, communities and heritage.
