Celebrate Culture, Empower Community, Ignite Change

01 An indelible dance of culture, where spirit and creativity entwine.

02 Feel the lifeblood of a people, each heartbeat a brushstroke of pride.

03 A soulful journey through art, roots, and boundless imagination.

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Honouring the Legacy of the Coloured Community

On this day, we honour the hearts and souls of people who have walked the earth since time immemorial, bearing the wisdom of the ages in their bones, in their laughter, and in their unwavering spirit. We are the descendants of the Khoisan, the keepers of the earth’s first breath.
We carry in our blood the story of humanity’s very first footsteps upon this land, feet that danced, that created, that told stories long before the world knew our names.

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Our Impactful Offerings

The Coloured Day Experience

Coloured Day, fam, it’s where we bring the real to the table, straight kai //khî energy. We celebrate the hustle, the grind, and the culture that runs through our veins. From the heart of the streets to the top of the game, we’re out here showing what it means to rise as one. It’s not just a moment, it’s a movement, connecting the fam, schooling each other, and keeping that growth, all year round.

Cultural Festivals

A heritage of kleur (colour) and life, where souls sway in the //gais
(celebration) and the spirit hums ancestral tunes under open skies.

Artist Performances & Live Shows

The air thick with skiet (fire) as voices soar and feet move in rhythm; from //khae (dusk) to dawn, each step a story told and retold.

Community Empowerment & Awareness

‘Ons’ (us) echoes strong, a chorus of fierce hearts and tender eyes, wielding unity as our greatest //goab (weapon), rising in unison.

Workshops & Educational Programs

Spaces where hearts bloom like a blom (flower), stories knit into wisdom, each //khari (lesson) passed hand to hand, shaping tomorrow.

Incubator & Mentorship Programs

Under the //khoi (knowledge) of elders, dreams catch light. Hands lift, guiding one another, blending past and present into a future seen with closed eyes.

Exclusive Membership Access

A bond forged in roots, where kin gather and sip //nam (honey), trading strength, stories, and spirit, woven tight in pride and heritage.

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Celebrate, Empower, Partner: Ignite the Future Together

Embrace Our Legacy, Fuel the Change, and Join Us in Shaping Tomorrow

In the echoes of our ancestors, we hear a call for empowerment. It is a call to build, to create, to lift one another up and let our light shine bright. This is not a day for passive celebration but for active creation. We stand, as a people, united in our pursuit of knowledge, innovation, and enterprise. We offer our hands to the youth, to guide them, to teach them, to provide them with the tools of tomorrow. From the mechanics of spinning cars to the artistry of the 4IR, we are teaching the young to be creators of
their own futures.

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+27 81 503 1022

Connect, Learn, Partner, Empower and Grow. Your support amplifies this movement, providing critical resources for skills development programs, mentorship, and enterprise initiatives. It enables youth to gain the tools and knowledge they need to succeed, from technical workshops to business incubation. As a Partner, your contribution creates a lasting impact on both individual lives and the broader community, ensuring that talent and potential are cultivated in every corner of South Africa. Together, we build not just a festival, but a future where cultural heritage and economic opportunity thrive hand in hand.

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What Our Community Says: Voices of Impact

Real Stories, Real Impact. Hear from those who have experienced the power and unity of Coloured Day. These voices capture the essence of what we do and the lasting impact it has on individuals, communities, and businesses alike.

You (Mr Larry Jr.) are the revolution of the Khoisan

By Theirry Alban Revert - French Indigenous Activist

You (Mr Larry Jr.) are a revolutionist that your people need

At the Historic Khoisan Land Summit 2013 In Kimberely, NC – Former Minister Hon. Gugile Nkwinti Former Minister of Rural Development and Lard Reform

Dear Mr Larry Varrie Jr. (founder of Coloured Day) at the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller Pitching Booster for Coloured Owned Businesses (initiated by Mr Varrie and the GEP). Any and all the developments you see the Gauteng Provincial Government do regarding the Khoisan and Coloured Communities, you must know it is because of you, you are a real hustler for the people

By Former Gauteng Premier Hon. David Makhura

We will always support the Movement

By Jackie Schutte - Metro Chief Griqua Royal House

It would be a privelage for the National School of the Arts to honour South Africa’s First Nation (the Khoe and San) at the Coloured Day Colour ME African Festival

By Brenda Sakellarides (Artistic Director – the National School of the Arts)

Your organization is one of the most important sector organizations in the Cultural and Creative Industry and its role and impact are highly appreciated and cherished.

By MS MASANA CHIKEKA ACTING CHIEF DIRECTOR: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (Department of Sports, Arts and Culture)

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