South Africa blocks the auction of Mandela's personal belongings, emphasizing the protection of cultural heritage and the importance of history!
Over the past few decades, Nelson Mandela has been one of South Africa's most influential since its founding. However, an auction of Mandela's private property in New York was rejected by the South African Parliament.
South Africa's Minister of Culture and Education Kondwa said on Friday that they"Very concerned"This auction, and the efforts made by the South African Department of Culture and Tourism to prevent Nelson-Mandela-related items from being shipped out of South Africa for display or auction without authorization. In particular, he pointed out that Mandela is a valuable cultural asset for South Africa, and he believes that protecting Mandela's work and life will enable our children and grandchildren to continue to feel his power and influence.
It is reported that the auction will also include more than 70 pieces of Nelson Mandela's personal property, including ID cards, aviator sunglasses,"Madiba"Signature T-shirt, as well as a couple of crutches. Some other personal gifts, such as a blanket given to him by Obama, and champagne given to him by former US President Bill Clinton. The estimate of those things is in the millions.
The Mandela family has announced that the proceeds from the auction will be used to build a cemetery, which is Mandela's burial ground. However, the auction was fraught with uncertainty due to South Africa's involvement, and Guernsey Auctions said it was forced to think twice about the auction due to its actions. The South African Heritage Conservation Agency has filed a lawsuit, but has not yet reached a ruling.
Mandela has become the most iconic symbol of South Africa, and the auction has sparked public debate in terms of heritage preservation. Some believe that in order for the South African people to better understand Mandela's exploits and influence, he should be kept on display in South Africa. But others believe that by auctioning off art, enough money can be raised to build Mandela Cemetery, so that more people can visit and remember Mandela.
The auction of Nelson Mandela's private property has sparked an ongoing controversy. South Africa** has tried to stop the auction and has expressed their concerns. The whereabouts of Mandela's personal property have been a focus of concern. Whether or not the auction is successful, the legend of Mandela and the significance of his history in South Africa will be cherished.