Cape Town Festival support:

Adding a different dimension to World Cup 2010

As the CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup organized in South Africa and on behalf of the African Continent, we said that the approach that will make this World Cup different to that in Germany, Korea , Japan, United States or any previous World Cup, is the fact that we want this event to be hosted, organized and presented in the context in the art, culture and music of our country.
This is a culturally diverse country and we want this World Cup to be a celebration of all the contributions and achievements of so many artists. So many of you as you gather today, in recognizing those South Africans who have excelled in those fields.
On the 4 December 2009, we are celebrating the final draw of the World Cup. As we gather in Cape Town, the final draw indicating to us that the matches and fixtures are completed and all 32 teams from all over the world will gather there. We want that event also to not only celebrate football but the art, culture, heritage, tradition, food and all of those things that we hold dear as a nation.
Congratulations to the Cape Town Festival as you take the first step in giving the additional dimension that will be the difference maker of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Congratulations and thank you for a wonderful effort. May you have a wonderful and successful event.
Once again, thank you very much

A message from Danny Jordaan
CEO Local Organising Committee
FIFA World Cup 2010