Tag: Martin Luther King

Millenium Parade

Our boys’ school organised a millenium parade to remember the past 2000 years – all the children and teachers and many of the parents were dressed as historical figures. Our sons decided on fairly modern men (which made it easy for the costume department, aka: me) whom they admired. Meet Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela:

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Penultimate Past Square

[Disclaimer: The photos have been photographed from prints.]

Hope was tangible

“Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.”

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

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20 years ago, the school held a millennium parade.  The children had to dress up as figures from history.

Martin Luther King and Madiba Nelson Mandela were present.

Freedom seemed so close then.

Linked to Travel with Intent.  More photos inspired by Madiba’s quote can be found here.