Africa-Press – Eswatini. The spirit of Africa was alive and vibrant at Hermann Gmeiner High School , as learners and staff came together to commemorate the Day of the African Child with colour, culture, and creativity.
The school hall was filled with energy and celebration as students proudly wore traditional attire representing different African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, in honour of the continent’s rich cultural diversity.
The event featured a series of exciting performances that reflected the theme of African unity and pride. Learners danced to traditional rhythms, recited powerful poems, and acted out umtsimba, a traditional Swazi wedding ceremony which captivated the audience and highlighted the importance of preserving African customs and values.
The highlight of the day was the enthusiasm shown by Form 5 learners, whose performance of umtsimba was both entertaining and educational, giving the younger students a deeper appreciation of Eswatini’s cultural heritage.
The headteacher Welcome Mhlanga, expressed gratitude to the learners for their active participation and creativity. He also extended thanks to the teachers, school committee members, and all guests who graced the occasion. In his speech, he commended the school community for embracing the celebration by dressing in diverse African traditional attire and showing unity through culture.
The Day of the African Child is commemorated annually on 16 June in honour of the hundreds of children who were killed during the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa. These students had taken to the streets to protest against the poor quality of education and the imposition of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.
The day has since become a symbol of the ongoing struggle for children’s rights across Africa, and a reminder of the importance of access to quality education, protection, and development for all African children.
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