Day of Reconciliation
Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday celebrated on December 16 in South Africa. This public holiday is celebrated as a vow that was taken by the Afrikaners who had moved inland to escape the clutches of british colonialism. This vow serves as a reminder of peace through the new government. Peace was a battle that was difficult to achieve until the new government.
The Afrikaners invaded a land that was not their own, a land where the Zulu people resided. The Afrikaners decided to build a church in a land that belonged to the Zulu people and so the Zulu people retaliated. This battle was known as the 'Battle of Blood River.' Thousands of deaths took place on this day. After this brutal battle, South Africa suffered as a whole, a great loss and tragedy.
Day of Reconciliation is celebrated as a day to come together for the sake of Africa's future.
South Africa comes together in celebration of the long weekend beginning on a thursday with a festival. At this festival you can appreciate many snacks that are sold while the town gathers together in the Theatre of Cape Town and enjoy films as a community.
Throughout the long weekend many other events and performances take place in Cape Town's city. It is a time for the community to come together and bound for the future of their country. After the battle that shed the blood of many the people can finally live together as one. This day represents a Vow that the people have taken in order to save the future of South Africa and create peace among all.
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