Aardklop

Aardklop

Aardklop is an annual South African arts festival held since 1998 in the town of Potchefstroom in the North-West province of South Africa. This cultural festival incorporates predominantly Afrikaans theatre, dance, music, cabaret and visual arts, and is held in a variety of venues in and around the town. A large craft market and open-air performances also form part of the event, drawing crowds of more than 50 000 people every year. The next festival will be held from 29 September to 3 October 2008.

Vision, Mission & Values

The stated vision of the festival is to host a sustainable festival, of the highest standards.

Mission:
*Aardklop is an annual national arts festival that wishes to distinguish itself as a festival of the highest standards.
*Aardklop makes a constructive contribution to the celebration and development of local arts in a universal context.
*Aardklop strives to provide a platform for the creative talents of South African artists.
*Aardklop is a showcase of the best in current and developmental tendencies within the local and international arts communities.
*Aardklop establishes a unique platform for up-and-coming artists to perform alongside established performers.
*Aardklop acknowledges its responsibility towards social development.
*Aardklop supports close working relations with other festivals.
*Aardklop, though it focuses on Afrikaans, is committed to a universal character, just as Afrikaans forms part of a wider community.

Values:
*Passion for the arts
*Discipline
*Daring
*Integrity
*Quality

External links

* [http://aardklop.co.za/ Aardklop festival web site (Splash page)]
* [http://www.aardklop.co.za/index.php?location=online Aardklop festival web site (Afrikaans)]
* [http://www.aardklop.co.za/index.php?location=online&frontend_action=startup_eng Aardklop festival web site (English)]

Official Website

* [http://aardklop.co.za/ Aardklop]


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