Theme 4: Celebrating our cultural diversity, arts and heritage

Where do we want to be?
Durban is a creative city that celebrates its cultural heritage


Targets
Short Term Target (10 years)
Durban residents and tourists enjoy a vibrant street life..




Medium Term Target (20 years)
Durban is the cultural and events capital of South Africa



Long Term Target (50 years)

Durban has international reputation as a culturally vibrant tourist destination



How will we get there?


Strategy A: Support our local artists and participate in our local culture

Strategy B: Promote spaces and events that create opportunities for local arts, culture and heritage

Strategy C: Establish and maintain partnerships between role-players in arts, culture and heritage

Strategy D: Document, showcase and celebrate our local heritage





OTHER related STRATEGIES ELEMENTS:

Theme 6: Fostering a CARING and EMPOWERING city


Durban has well rounded and caring citizens who act to support the common well-being of Durban and embrace mutual respect, tolerance and compassion for those in need.


Tolerance and mutual respect becomes a way of life.


Strategy A: Responsible Citizens and Responsive Governance

Strategy B: Engendering mutual respect, the spirit of ubuntu and a culture of helping those in need

Strategy C: Personal empowerment and development
Personal development in this strategy covers all aspects of the total human being, including ensuring sound physical, psychological and emotional well being.

Strategy D: Training youth for model citizenship
The Imagine Durban plan recognises that future lies in the hands of its young people. It therefore advocates that, if the vision of a caring and empowering city is to be realised, each of the strategies outlined above must be targeted towards young people.