The Pickle Factory in Bristol will host a momentous event commemorating 30 years of South Africa's democracy on the 27th April 2024.

Celebrated as Freedom Day annually in South Africa this significant milestone will be celebrated with a blend of live music, a film screening, traditional African dancing, a “make your own freedom flag” workshop, and a new mural of Nelson Mandela will be painted during the event to honour the journey of South Africa towards freedom and equality.

Preceded by Director Oliver Schmitz's cult classic Mapantsula, one of the most influential films to ever be produced and exported out of Africa, restored in glorious 4K.

The award winning director will be joining us for a panel discussion afterwards, including Dr Jacqueline Mainguard from University of Bristol , screening is curated by Afrika Eye Film Festival, tickets sold seperately .

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Head on over to The Pickle Factory after , where we'll have South African food and drinks on sale, supplied by Kalahari Moon (South African shop based in St Nicholas Market)

Free Entry for Refugees
Free Entry for Kids
£10 for families
£30 for 4 group deal

Programme :

4-7 pm
Design your own Freedom Flag workshop
Kids friendly event
Games & Braai Outside

7:00-8:00 pm
Live band with MĀDŁY (Nu jazz/Hip Hop)

8:30-:9:30 pm
Sisanda Myataza (SA singer/Afropop)

10:00pm- 11:00 pm
DJ Ru Robinson

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