Launch of Bridging Ages KwaZulu-Natal!
In 2008 Kalmar County Museum introduced the Time Travel method in KZN, a collaboration with Port Shepstone Twinning Association. The concept spread to the entire province with increase interest by the Provincial Museum Services, to the highest level of the Minister for Arts, Culture and Sport. All of the above culminated in the launch of the organization Bridging Ages KZN in Gamalakhe, Port Shepstone, 13 October 2011 at a Gala dinner with 250 participants. Thulas Mkhize was elected the chairperson of BA KZN. The focus on the untold histories make many people from various groups in society interested to take part. Much work has been achieved, with numerous training extending to educators, museum personnel and members of the broader community. Now there are eight heritage committees in the province – Port Edward, Oshabeni, Pietermaritzburg, Eshowe, Nyandezulu, Port Shepstone, Umzumbe and Gamalakhe - working on their local history and Time Travel scenarios.
Gulshera KhanPSTA, Bridging Ages KZN
