Marathon to promote heritage sites

Mmankgodi will host the first ever heritage marathon next year aimed at promoting heritage sites across the country.

The brainchild of the marathon, Oefile Tladi told Showbiz that he came up with the idea four months ago because he wanted to teach the nation about heritage preservation.  “We want the nation to take part in ensuring that heritage sites are developed in order to attract tourists,” he said.

Tladi added that they are in partnership with the National Museum and they want to help in promoting heritage sites.  He said their intention is to start with a workshop prior to the marathon.

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