Culture enthusiasts are in for a treat next Wednesday May 21 when the National Theatre plays host to the World Culture Day. The event is part of Unesco's Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity initiative and is celebrated annually.

The day aims to provide an opportunity for people to deepen their understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live in harmony. Unesco has continued to promote the awareness of crucial relationships between culture and development and the important role of information and communication technologies in this relationship.

The National Theatre as an arm of the Uganda National Cultural Centre has partnered with the Uganda Theatre Network and East African Theatre Institute to celebrate the day here in a big way.

The entertainment line up will include Makerere University's MDD (Music, Dance and Drama department), Okulamba Dance Company, Bitone Troupe, Kitara Cultural Group, Stepping Stone (a modern dance troupe), Icons for Christ (14C), Jericho Dancers.

Notable entertainers like Julie Ssesanga, Richard Kagolobya, Dan Ssetabba, Judith Adong, Kwezi Kaganda and John Bosco Kyabaggwe will use their craft to delight the audience.