Everyone celebrated. South Africa rocked the entire 92 years of his birthday "Tata." The tribute to Nelson Mandela was felt in each of the cities. It is a sacred date. was a day of reflection for many. The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma urged his compatriots to emulate the life of Madiba, also known as Nelson Mandela on his country, and use their energy to change the world a better one.
Holders of all newspapers, radio and television stations in South Africa were aware of the South African people love their leader: Congratulations Madiba!
As part of the celebrations, the South African authorities called the people to dedicate this day 67 minutes volunteering in their communities, referring to the years that Nelson Mandela fought to consolidate democracy and to end apartheid.
"The 67 years of continuous service and altruistic Mandela South African people and the world led to the birth of a new South Africa, united in its diversity, "said Jacob Zuma, the current South African president. Before
family celebrations for her birthday, 92 children aged between six and 12 years were taken by air yesterday, courtesy of the national airline, to Johannesburg to visit Mandela and sing a song alluding to his day.
Zuma and other government officials planted trees and painted classrooms at Mvezo, Mandela's home village, located in a remote and poor southern region.
"Today (July 18) is an opportunity for millions people around the world take a look inside and find those beautiful qualities you have any human being, and say: "I can make things different for my neighbor, for someone disadvantaged, I can spread my kindness to others" said Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, just before celebrate with Madiba and the rest of the Mandela family.
was surrounded by children, and always dreamed of. On the eve ninety-two Mvezo infants, the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, and the nearby town of Qunu, traveled to Johannesburg to sing als advance congratulations to former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize.
The small, six to twelve years, 67 and 25 Qunu Mvezo, localities where Mandela spent his childhood, came to the house in Johannesburg.
Mandela's grandson, Mandla Mandela, head of the Mvezo Traditional Council in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, Transkei region, he traveled with the children in Johannesburg, where Mandela will celebrate his birthday tomorrow with family.
"We say to these children," said Mandla, the sky has no limits and can follow the footsteps of Madiba ", the name of his clan and that South Africans affectionately given to Mandela.
Towards Mandela's hometown, Mvezo in the Transkei region in the present province Eastern Cape, many South Africans were moved to participate in the official celebrations of Nelson Mandela Day. Some by helicopter or luxury cars, others on horseback or on foot.
Later, Mandela was an intimate evening with his family. There was with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, with his wife Graca Machel. It was also his former wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. At home, surrounded by love and quiet, Madiba celebrated his 92 years, cheerful and smiling, as usual.
From different corners of the world also got a message of love to the South African leader, who devoted his life to the struggle against the apartheid regime apartheid and building a democratic, where all its citizens, who form a melting pot, have the same rights.
should not be much love in one day. Mandela's struggle is not over yet, and the best tribute to this love of justice is to continue fighting for a just world.
* The images show Nelson Mandela celebrated his 92 years, surrounded by the love of his family. Photo: Nelson Mandela Foundation / AllAfrica
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