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Inauguration of a New Building for the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture |
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Mauritius |
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 |
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Electronic and Mobile Government, Citizen Engagement, Internet Governance
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Mauritius |
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Apr 20, 2011 |
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It is to be recalled that the foundation stone of the building was laid on 12 September 1998 by Mr. Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa during his visit to Mauritius, in the presence of the Prime Minister. The Centre which was formerly known as the African Cultural Centre became operational in October 1986.
The objectives of the Centre are to preserve and promote African and Creole arts and culture and to collect, publish and disseminate information with respect to the African and Creole arts and culture. The Centre also organises lectures, seminars, workshops, exhibitions and any other activities leading to a better understanding of the African and Creole arts and culture.
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Inauguration of a New Building for the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture A new building to the tune of around Rs 27 million housing the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture at La Tour Koenig Pointe aux Sables will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam GCSK FRCP on 20 February 2011 The new building is more spacious than the present one located in Port Louis and offers more facilities It covers a surface area of 2160 m2 and is a two storey building with an administrative block a reception a hall for exhibitions a Conference Room a Centre for Documentation and above all a section for genealogy whereby the population will have an opportunity to trace the lineages and history of their ancestors The programme of activities for the inaugural ceremony comprises the unveiling of a plaque and the official launching of the website of the Nelson Mandela Centre for the African Culture A guided visit followed by a “light and sound” programme by local artists is also scheduled
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