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Zakumi, the 2010 World Cup mascot, Background and History of South Africa

Every World Cup event has always had a unique mascot. 2010 World Cup held in South Africa also has a mascot parties with the historical background of South Africa. Zakumi the leopard was born on June 16, 1994, the date and year was historic moment for South Africa.

The official mascot of the 2010 World Cup to be held in Africa Selata, published in Johannesburg, Monday or Tuesday (23 / 9) morning. Mascot is none other than a leopard named Zakumi. Zakumi means unity in South Africa. "Za" refers to South Africa. While "Kumi" means ten, referring to the 10 languages spoken in the country.

According to the Secretary General of FIFA, Jerome Valcke, the mascot was designed exclusively in South Africa. He will be history, because South Africa is the first African country to host the World Cup. "Zakumi represents the people, geography and spirit of South Africa. He personify the World Cup in 2010. We believe, everyone will be satisfied and can have fun with him before, during the Confederations Cup, also during the 2010 World Cup, "said Valcke.Maskot was designed by South African artist, Andries Odendaal from Cape Town. Mascot's green hair represents grass football pitch.
For FIFA, Zakumi will help bring the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is greater, fun, and unforgettable. He will also demonstrate to the thousands who will come there about the warmth of the Continent Afrika.Mantan South African star, Lucas Radebe said: "Zakumi wanted to create a good mood to the fans and make the tournament enjoyable. Moreover, this is the first major tournament on African soil. "" He took pride in Africa and want to assure the world to come to South Africa, "he added.
FIFA World Cup mascot introduced since 1966 in England. The first mascot was named Willie. Then there is also the mascot Naranjito in Spain in 1982, Ciao in Italy in 1990, and Footix in France in 1998. World Cup 2006 in Germany then, maskotnya named Goleo. Unfortunately, Goleo less commercially successful and the company that produced it went bankrupt.


Background History of South Africa
Dated June 16, 1976 was the beginning of Soweto youth uprising in South Africa. On that day, school children in South Africa took to the streets to protest against apartheid (racial separation system between whites and blacks when it enacted by the South African government). Many of these school children who became victims because diberondong police rifles.
 
Meanwhile, the year 1994 was the year when South African citizens of all races, both white and black, cast their ballots in elections for the first time post-apartheid democratic government. Therefore, dated June 16 and year 1994 is seen as a symbol of great change in South Africa. "Feast of the World Cup rally held in South Africa in 2010, exactly 16 years since South Africa achieved democracy," said Danny Jordaan, the Executive Director of the Executive Committee Local World Cup in 2010. Zakumi slogan is 'Zakumi: the mascot with an attitude' (Zakumi: the mascot ethical). FIFA described the character as a leopard Zakumi is lively, friendly, adventurous, and spontaneous. In short, Zakumi is the figure of an intelligent companion. One again, Zakumi has a tendency to exaggerate things. "With warmth, Zakumi is a symbol of South Africa and the entire African continent," said FIFA on its website.
 
Zakumi always carry the ball, as a sign of his love of soccer. He also always invite people to play ball with him. FIFA said that Zakumi priority is to make the World Cup in 2010 as an international one big party a fun and unforgettable. Zakumi wanted to create an exciting atmosphere for the fans at the 2010 World Cup which was first held on African soil, "said South African soccer legend Lucas Rabede, which describes itself as a close friend of Zakumi. "Zakumi is very proud of South Africa, and wants to convince the world to come together and unite in South Africa," added Rabede.
 
Physical design and design of Zakumi costume produced exclusively in South Africa. Initially, a number of South African companies were asked to design a mascot for the 2010 World Cup to represent South Africa and throughout Africa as a whole. The mascot should be easily recognizable and left a deep impression.
 
After going through a gradual process of elimination, FIFA finally decided to use the designer's design Cape Town, Andries Odendaal. Zakumi costume itself was produced by Cora's Costume in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.
 
Cora's Costume is a company owned by Cora Simpson who has 22 years crisscrossing the field of making costumes. Cora's Costume also the who designed the famous design for an American cartoon figure like Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird. The man behind the creative process Zakumi is David Mbewe. He has worked with Cora's Costume for 20 years. After researching and selecting a mixture of fabrics and colors are right, he and his assistants then Zakumi costume design. "It's not an easy job," said Cora Simpson.
In other words, Zakumi is an ambassador of all hopes, dreams, and aspirations of the people of South Africa. Then, as if Zakumi? Zakumi is a leopard male with green dreads. He has a wide smile. Leopard Zakumi is full of spirit, vitality, social happy, confident, ambitious, and certainly loves football. That picture of Zakumi - 2010 World Cup official mascot.
  

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