JULY 2013 CHALLENGE - A CELEBRATION OF AFRICA and the life of NELSON MANDELA
July is always a special month in South Africa.
Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician, served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, the first black South African to hold the office. Mandela spent 27 years in jail for his anti-apartheid activities, finally being released in 1990. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.He is held in deep respect within South Africa as the "Father of the Nation" and is often known under his Xhosa clan name of Madiba
Mandela Day, July 18, the day of his birthday, has become an international day of recognition this great man.
Madiba said “it is an occasion when each of us takes a step, through some act of community, to realize the power in us to change the world”
Around the world, people recognize Mandela day by devoting 67 minutes of their time – one minute for every year of Mr. Mandela’s public service – by making a small gesture of solidarity with humanity and a step towards a global movement for good.
KAS in South Africa will be having a special event to mark this day. Here on the forum, we could do it by devoting 67 minutes to making a square, posting it here, and naming our country. Wendy will be registering both events on the Mandela Day website.
As we honour Mandela this day, you might want to choose symbols of peace, love or freedom for your Mandela Day squares….. or rainbow colours to represent The Rainbow Nation of South Africa.
Africa is such a colourful continent that it offers lots of scope for wonderful squares. I hope our Plain Jane square-makers will bombard us with squares in a riot of colours - You might want to use the S.A. flag for inspiration - green, blue, red, yellow, black and white
Some folks might want to use the marvellous South African fabrics for ideas.
Some of you creative souls will want to try special squares featuring the wildlife or African flowers. Remember - these are for children, so simple childlike shapes are perfect.
I hope everyone will have fun with this challenge – I know the children will enjoy these squares because they will identify with the African themes.
Please remember to record the squares you make in THE DRIVE TO FILL RONDA’S KASVAN at http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/the-drive-to-fill-ronda...
Once again, our Gitta has stepped up and offered to create an album for this Challenge. You can find it at
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/photo/albums/july-2013-challenge-a-c... (Let's keep her really busy and try to fill TWO!
Laurie Fortier has created us a Pinterest page - don't miss it!
http://pinterest.com/forstew/july-2013-challenge-a-celebration-of-a...).
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Permalink Reply by Mary Anne Fellows on
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Another fun hat for a KAS child :)
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Permalink Reply by Heather Mensah on
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And here's another Africa map from my pattern.
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Permalink Reply by Cherry Ames on
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Here are some more "sunset squares" and a matching hat. Not sure if it really fits this category, but I hope so! :)
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Permalink Reply by Robin Monsees on
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African Corsage. Influenced by the multitude of beautiful African flowers.
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Permalink Reply by Sharon B on
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A Lion's Mane Square ...
I have become addicted to these variegated yarns.
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Permalink Reply by Susan Donaldson on
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Two diagonal squares and a granny square in the South African flag colours, though I am disappointed that the strong yellow has come out here as mustard and the strong green as turquoise. It does look better than this!
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Permalink Reply by Linda Maltby on
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To go with Mary Anne's lion hat and Sharon's lion square.....a lion paw print :-)
Lexus, always curious, came to investigate. I think she was concerned there was a cat around to match this paw print!
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A few of this and a few of that :)
I sure would like to find some more of those number appliques :)
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Permalink Reply by Anne Powell on
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Madiba's shirt - posted in Photos by Maridu
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Celebrate Day of the African Child: The purpose of the event is to celebrate the Day of the African Child and draw attention to the need of eliminating harmful social and cultural practices affecting children.
The DAC 2013 also will help to create awareness on the importance of involving children in their ownissues and promote togetherness among children from different African countries. The event is to become the source of positive communication for children from different African children, their teachers, parents, the NGO community and other stakeholders by the way of learning more about the important social issues affecting children. -
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