Mandela 's farewell to the great man 's death
South African President Jacob Zuma announced on the 6th , former South African President Nelson Mandela 's remains will be buried in his hometown of Eastern Cape village Gonu December 15 . This means that from the 6th South Africa will hold a 10-day national mourning .
As a world renowned human rights activist and spiritual leader , Nelson Mandela 's funeral will become the world 's attention, " century funeral ."
According to Xinhua News Agency edition
The great man will be buried by the side of his offsprings.
Zuma said on Dec. 10 memorial service will be held for the Mandela Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg , from 11, Mandela 's remains will be placed in the Federal Building grand administrative capital Pretoria until the funeral .
Federal Building for the South African government and the presidential palace is located. During condolence , South Africa lowered to half the country to show their condolences.
Zuma said: "He ( Mandela ) will be buried in the Eastern Cape village Gonu December 15 we will work together for our country's most illustrious son and the father of our young people to organize a most appropriate. the funeral . "
Gonu village is the home of Nelson Mandela , including his three children , including some of the deceased remains of their loved ones buried here .
Mandela had expressed the hope that after centuries buried in children around the ancient village has been the effort to live his childhood as the final place.
Zuma also said that the upcoming Sunday that the 8th will be a national day of prayer and reflection .
Funeral preparations Mandela was launched on the 6th .
The South African government official memorial ceremony will be held at Soccer City Stadium and other places, people can mourn Mandela in these places . Soccer City Stadium is the main stadium for the 2010 soccer World Cup , Mandela's last major public appearance several times , mostly in here.
In addition , both houses of parliament will convene for a special joint meeting was held in memory of Nelson Mandela .
Specifications are expected rude Pope
According to the plan , Mandela funeral will be attended by world leaders in many countries , including U.S. President Barack Obama. Mandela's personal relationships , such as the famous American TV show host Oprah Winfrey , former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to attend the funeral. As long as health conditions allow , several other living former U.S. president are likely to attend the funeral.
States members of the British royal Prince Charles , etc., Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and other national dignitaries and other public figures also are likely to attend the funeral.
British "Guardian " reported that Mandela 's funeral is expected to be no less favorable than in 2005 Pope John Paul II 's funeral. At that time there were five kings, six queen and queen, more than 70 presidents and prime ministers to attend the funeral of the Pope .
Security logistical challenge in South Africa
"The Guardian" said the high-profile funeral will be a major test of the government of South Africa .
The report quoted a senior diplomat as saying: . " .. Mandela is a hero all over the world will be following his funeral after funeral of Winston Churchill 's state funeral held in the most solemn funeral like a challenge for any country ."
Reported that the South African Department of Foreign Affairs has been greeted with foreign diplomats , national celebrity dignitaries during the funeral afraid I can not get VIP treatment. Funeral will be the first person in South Africa preferential treatment , followed by national leaders in Africa and elsewhere in Africa and to contribute to human rights leaders .
Mandela's "Century Funeral" will attract national media reporters . "The Guardian" said some media reports Mandela for the funeral has prepared a number of years . Location overlooking the South African government and the Federal Building Mandela hometown Gonu village inn room has long been booked.
Safety, although South Africa is not the primary objective of the terrorists , but Mandela world dignitaries gathered during the funeral if someone attempts to take the opportunity to manufacture a vicious incident , the consequences could be disastrous.
Family thank public statement
Mandela 's grandson door la 6th grateful for the support of the world , said his family was heartfelt condolences " overwhelming ."
He issued a statement saying : . " When we started receiving messages from last night to inspire and overwhelm us ...... Madiba ( Mandela ) long face health challenges at home and abroad to support our family , my sincere gratitude ."
He added: . " He is a power struggle and survival incarnation , these moral prized by humans ...... we all know that , as a grandfather , he was a kind, generous , knowledgeable people , we are happy to provide advice ."
This is after Mandela 's death , his family for the first time in a public statement .
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5th night, sadness enveloped Johannesburg, South Africa . In this cool summer night , sleepless in South Africa .
Outside the apartment >>
Hundreds of people spontaneously vigil
In Houghton Johannesburg area , many media reporters and the public gathered outside Mandela 's residence , spontaneous vigil for him . Mandela has been living since September 2 hospital here , spent the last days of his life .
After it became known that Mandela 's death messages via television and radio , have flocked to Mandela 's home , but orderly. Some people still wearing pajamas.
Close to 1:00 , people started to come to mourn the hands of flowers to pay tribute to Mandela and nostalgia .
3:00 , hundreds of people dancing with the way South Africa belongs to mourn their Madiba . Madiba is Mandela 's South African nickname .
6 am , about 600 people gathered in front of Mandela's home , the mood gradually ease from the shock of the crowd began to softly sing the national anthem of South Africa , after a more lively atmosphere , duty police and passers joined the chorus ...... the audience burst into loud song featuring Africa , people danced a rhythmic dance.
Local gardeners Reginald Mokoena said: " The old man left, but now is not the time to cry ...... That year, he came out of prison , I also welcome him to the door , and now I am here . everything is so unreal , our hero is gone . "
Former prison >>
Visiting tourists than usual
At Robben Island near Cape Town , the atmosphere dignified silence. Mandela spent 18 years on the island prison . Mandela 's death came the bad news , many managers shed bitter tears.
Robben Island Authority姆基泽CEO , said: " We know that Mandela is not God , he will eventually leave us, but we do not want that day comes now Mandela stopped breathing , but his spirit is immortal . "
Mandela died the next day, Robben Island tourists than usual . Many people stopped to prison before then imprisoned Nelson Mandela silent mourning .
There is a quarry next to the prison , Mandela was here year-round labor and contracted tuberculosis. Eventually, he also claimed to be the sequelae of the disease lives . Today, the quarry is still left intact , Mandela used tools placed at the side , it seems that the crime of apartheid 's silent complaint .
Visitors from Norway索基said: " perennial Mandela in prison does not make narrow-minded , hate-filled , on the contrary , he used ordinary people difficult to match the tolerance to resolve ethnic conflicts , which is its most greatness , the world would admire . "
Hometown Gonu >>
Without the usual laughter
Gonu remote village in the Eastern Cape , already no usual laughter . Here, Mandela spent his best childhood. Mandela said many times before his death , he wanted to be buried in Gonu , engage in ritual , not extravagant .
Now, returning to their roots . Mandela 's family has been selected in the ancient cemetery efforts . The villagers are preparing to use the most traditional way of burial fellow .
Mandela 's childhood playmate grace than to say : "He always wanted to quit politics after the dignity back here , but unfortunately, he did not realize the desire but we know that Mandela belongs not only to Gonu . more are South Africa, belongs to the world . "