“[Nothing but] Vernac is a cultural showcase whereby people will show their pride [in] their cultures through story-telling, monologues, dialogues, [plays] and acting. There are also a few performances where people will sing,” said Rudi Peters, Stuku head of the event. Around 20 students took to the stage and gave the audience chilling and passionate performances in languages ranging from Xhosa to Afrikaans. A wide variety of performances, such as a dance piece and djembe drum performance, kept the evening exciting. According to student participant, Tara Cliff, the event incorporates everyone because if you cannot draw you can still participate by performing a piece, or simply look at the art and watch the performances. The showcase also included a special performance by Stuku GC member Sadé Msibi.
Stuku aims to make Express Yourself in Nothing but Vernac an annual event.
Image: Kaylyn O’ Brien
