Oral Storytelling Festival to Ignite Voices at the University of Johannesburg – 20 June 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa – In a celebration of cultural heritage and creative expression, the TAB NPC Oral Storytelling Festival returns on 20 June 2025 at the University of Johannesburg, promising a full day of performances, workshops, and dialogue rooted in the African tradition of oral storytelling. The festival will open at 8:00 AM and is themed "Lost in Translation." Organised by TAB NPC, the festival is designed to revive and reimagine the art of storytelling as both a cultural and educational force. It provides a unique platform for storytellers from across the country to gather, share, and perform stories that reflect our times while honouring ancestral modes of knowledge. The programme features: - Live storytelling performances from acclaimed and emerging voices - Interactive workshops on devising, scripting, and performance - Panels and discussions with cultural leaders and educators - Networking spaces for creatives, educators, and community builders "This is more than a festival; it’s an investment in the creative literacy of the next generation," said [Spokesperson Name], [Title] at TAB NPC. “We’re calling on schools, organisations, and the public to join us in preserving and evolving one of Africa’s richest traditions.” To encourage wide participation, TAB NPC is offering discounted group rates: - R200 per person for groups of 10 or more - R250 per person for groups of 5 - Individual tickets are also available at R350 Educational institutions, NGOs, and arts organisations are especially encouraged to bring learners, creatives, and community groups to take full advantage of this powerful experience. For booking or media inquiries, please contact: Dr. Mongezi C. Makhalima info (at) thetab.org.za | +27 12 751 7608 Website: www.tabnpc.org Follow the conversation: #StorytellingFestival2025 #LostInTranslation #TABNPC