
The sacred rules of the fire
The ultimate braai feast
Shisanyama: The township grill
One fire, one nation
thabo South Africa established Heritage Day to celebrate its diverse cultural traditions

thabo Stoke the fire to discover how the braai's shared spark unites South African communities.
thabo National Braai Day
Around one flame, around one flame The smoke of home is in the air!

thabo The newly democratic government replaced Shaka Day with this compromise holiday to honor the unique traditions of all South Africans.
What historical Zulu celebration did South Africa's Heritage Day replace on September 24 to create a unified national holiday?
In which year was Heritage Day first officially celebrated as a public holiday in a newly democratic South Africa?

thabo Jan Scannell campaigned in 2005 to rename Heritage Day to celebrate backyard cooking.
Who is the South African media personality and grill enthusiast who launched the 'National Braai Day' campaign in 2005?
What was the primary reasoning behind using the braai as the central theme for South Africa's National Heritage Day?
Tutu's braai outfit: When Archbishop Desmond Tutu hosted a Braai Day event in 2007, he wore a custom apron over his traditional clerical robes while flipping boerewors.
Which Nobel Peace Prize laureate served as the official national spokesperson and patron for South Africa's Braai Day in 2007?
What did Archbishop Desmond Tutu famously point out about South Africa's languages when endorsing Braai Day?
A social gathering or meal where food is cooked over an open fire, traditionally outdoors. In 2007, Archbishop Desmond Tutu became the patron of a campaign celebrating this custom on Heritage Day.
In which of these global cities does the South African diaspora host massive annual Braai Day gatherings on September 24?
What does the global celebration of Braai Day by South Africans living abroad primarily symbolize?