GCO AGENCIES LTD (Experts in Cultural Exchange Program) proudly presents the proposed CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.

THE PROJECT

The cultural exchange program is the premier vehicle for showcasing, marketing and promoting sports, music, arts and culture between cultures by producing quality events and exposing our different crafters and artists to new horizons.

KEY BENEFITS

• A national and international platform to create, develop and present their art
• Revive heritage arts
• Develop markets

BENEFITS OF THIS VENTURE

• Job creation – individually, as a community, as a city and a country
  
  
• Developing partnerships – with groups, communities and local authorities; between cities and countries
  
  
• Income could be generated for both public authorities and local businesses – through local events
  
  
• Audience Development – attracting outlying communities
  
  
• Influx of visitors and expanding boundaries – attracting tourists
  
  
• Platform for Emerging Artists – through workshops and events
  
  
• Partnership for Crime Prevention Programs– school holiday program
  
  
• Community Development and Recognition – developing pride within; forming support structures within; delivering as a community
  
  
• International exposure and recognition as a creative and innovative country – through GCO's cultural exchange program
  
  
• Collaboration of activities involving the fusion of different artforms – through importing and exporting

Patrons:

South Africa High Commissioner for Australia & New Zealand, His Excellency Anthony Mongalo

His Worship The Mayor of Manukau City Council, Sir Barry Curtis