South Africa’s Freedom Day 2015
Her Excellency Maureen Modiselle, High Commissioner of South Africa to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago shares a toast with Ms. Frances Seignoret, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On Monday 27th April, 2015, the High Commission of South Africa to Trinidad and Tobago joined the rest of the world in celebrating Freedom Day in South Africa.
Her Excellency Maureen Modiselle greets head of the Emancipation Support Committee Mr. Khafra Kambon and Dr. Asha Kambon
This occasion, which took place at the Cascadia Hotel, St. Ann’s, marked the twenty-first anniversary of the country’s first elections where all persons of the voting age of eighteen years and older, regardless of race, could exercise their right to vote. Although the legal framework for apartheid was abolished in the South African parliament on June 17th, 1991, the 1994 election is seen as a crucial step towards improving racial equality.
Her Excellency Maureen Modiselle interacts with students from the Success Laventille Secondary School
In Trinidad, celebrations took place under the auspices of Her Excellency Maureen Modiselle and included guests from the government of Trinidad and Tobago, representatives of various embassies, members of the business community, and other friends and well-wishers.
Her Excellency Maureen Modiselle addresses the gathering
Her Excellency Maureen Modiselle in her address assured guests that despite the many issues still to be ironed out, South Africa is indeed a beautiful place and invited all to visit.
Cross-section of the gathering at Cascadia Hotel, St. Ann’s
She also gave an historical account leading up to the fateful elections of 1994 as well as mentioned some of the developments that occurred during the reign of Nelson Mandela.
Members of the Siparia Deltones Steel Orchestra during a performance
Those in attendance had the opportunity to sample various South African wines, several delicacies and were also treated to the wonderful sounds of pan music from the Siparia Deltones Steel Orchestra.
Guests had a selection of South African wines to sample
Guests being served dinner at the reception
South Africa’s Freedom Day 2015 in pictures:
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