The organisers of the new DAG exhibition, Conversations We Do Not Have: Acquiescence are calling on all men and women to set aside five minutes on Women’s Day, 9 August, to show their support for the marginalised and voiceless in SA.
Ahead of the exhibition opening, on 9 August, guests will gather in front of the Durban Art Gallery (DAG) at 6pm to light candles and to hold a silent vigil for five minutes. Families are invited to light candles and observe five minutes of silence, wherever they are – in homes, offices, community venues, places of worship and public spaces.
Umgeni Bridge ordeal survivor, Kavisha Seevnarain will light the first flame during the 5 minute vigil. Kavisha’s survival and determined spirit only strengthens ones hope for survivors of similar incidents. Her flame, along with many other survivors of the many injustices against woman, is hoped to bring our communities closer as a united force showing solidarity and strength in this ongoing campaign of the voices of women against abuse.
Candles will be distributed free at most Caltex Fresh Stop stores throughout KZN on 9 August.
For more information, contact Shamilla on 071 270 1183 or email shampather@yahoo.com.
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