The South African opera singer Pretty Yende was awarded a ceremonial badge of honor for her contributions to the Arts and Letters in France and worldwide.
After making her professional operatic in 2010, she travels for performances at some of the best theatres in the world.
The South African opera singer made her professional operatic debut at Latvian National theatres in Riga,Latvia, as Micaela in Carmen in 2020.
On Tuesday, the opera singer was bestowed an order of Arts and Letters award by France’s culture Minister Kima Abdul Malaki.
INSIGNES D’OFFICIER DES ARTS ET DES LETTERES.
Thank you so much to the French Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malik
I feel extremely honored and humbled by such a prestigious Decoration
Pretty Yende
Officiere des arts et des letteres#prettyjourney pic.twitter.com/5bF2mn6g9p
— Pretty Yende (@PrettyYende) October 11, 2022
The French Minister of Culture, Ms Rima Abdul-Malak, today awarded the insignia of Officer of Arts and Letters to the SA Soprano Pretty Yende. The latter was also awarded the Ordine Stella d’Italia in 2019 and was conferred the South African Silver Order of Ikhamanga in 2013. pic.twitter.com/Huil3eNkHO
— South African Embassy in France (@RSAinFrance) October 11, 2022
Congratulations dear @PrettyYende for your Arts & Lettres award bestowed by ?? Culture Minister @RimaAbdulMalak! What a beautiful opportunity to celebrate your South African roots, your unique talent and incredible journey! ??⭐️?????? We stand by you! @ambseokolo @operadeparis pic.twitter.com/VGokNet8kD
— Aurélien Lechevallier (@lechevallierAS) October 11, 2022
French ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, Aurelien Lechevallier congratulated Pretty.
“The Order of Arts and Letters, established in 1957 by the French Minister of Culture, rewards those who, through their ongoing engagement and creativity, have helped develop the arts and literature in France and throughout the world,” according to the Medailles Officielles website
“I feel extremely honoured and humbled by such a prestigious Decoration,” Pretty wrote alongside a video of the moment shared on Twitter.
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