Pretoria - Some South Africans will be firing up their braai grills today to celebrate National Heritage Day.
While citizens may be divided by race, language, region or religion, most share a love for braaing.
According to a non profit organisation, Braai4Heritage, Heritage Day is about much more than just meat-and-meets, it is an acknowledgement and appreciation of South Africans' differences.
"The braai stands out as one of our unique cultural heritage gems as it is a deep-rooted tradition in South Africa that cuts across all demographic groups," explains Braai4Heritage, on their website.
The initiative aims to create social cohesion by encouraging all South Africans to actively celebrate the country's national heritage annually, simply by having a braai.
On their website, the organisation explains that the cooking of food on an open fire is an international phenomenon, but to braai is a truly unique South African past time that penetrates racial, cultural, religious and social boundaries.
"The braai is to become a contemporary means of celebrating and a symbol of celebration and our South African uniqueness."
