Napac, noun

/ˈneɪpæk/
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Also NAPAC.
Acronym formed on Natal Performing Arts Council, a parastatal body established in the early 1960s to promote the performing arts in the then province of Natal (KwaZulu-Natal). Also attributive. See also Capab, Pacofs, Pact.
1970 Daily News 25 MayHand-over to Napac urged. The Committee..will recommend..that the orchestra should be handed over to the Natal Performing Arts Council (Napac).
1971 Personality 28 May 84Ian did three plays for NAPAC.
1990 Stanger Mail 2 Mar. 5Brochures and further information are available from NAPAC’s music organiser.
1992 C. Du Plessis in Pace Sept. 156While he was studying, Raphael remained in the Napac chorus.
1993 H. Tyler in Weekly Mail & Guardian 5 Nov. 43Napac has cut its staff, lost its drama company, survived a fire and death threats — and its troubles still aren’t over.
Acronym formed on Natal Performing Arts Council, a parastatal body established in the early 1960s to promote the performing arts in the then province of Natal (KwaZulu-Natal). Also attributive.
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