Durban comes to Brakpan – it’s Durban Day in September
The sights, sounds, flavours and aromas of KwaZulu-Natal’s cosmopolitan city, Durban, will engulf Ekurhuleni in September 2018.
An extravaganza of food, entertainment and all things Durban takes place at Carnival City’s Sun Park on September 8 and 9.
It will be a family-friendly experience with fun and food for all ages.
Some of Durban’s colourful comedians, bands and DJs are on the bill for the two-day event.
Car enthusiasts can also look forward to the Motor Show, featuring SPL (Sound Pressure Level), Bass Boxing and Show and Shine competitions, as well as displays of muscle cars, classic cars, a Ford Festival and exhibits by car dealers.
For the kids, there is a host of activities to enjoy, such as giant inflatables, pony rides, a reptile show, bungee jumping, X-Box stations and more.
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Some of the highlights of the entertainment schedule include the Blast from the Past live musical festival from 7pm on September 8, featuring the 13-year-old guitar maestro Saiyan Naidoo, the legendary Steve Fataar of The Flames, as well as the iconic ’80s supergroup Tomorrow’s World, who produced the club hit Kalimba Party.
The Durban Poison Comedy Festival takes place between 3pm and 8pm on Sunday, September 9, featuring Muthu Murugan, Senzo Mthethwa, Sagie Murugan, Logie Naidoo, Anesh Dusrath, Dr Yash, Pravesh Mungaldave, Bash With Tash, Karou Charou, Karou Charou Junior, Shika Budhoo and pint-sized comics Hriday and Prerna.
To spice things up, there is a bunny chow competition between 10am and 5pm on September 8.
Outlets which have entered the contest will showcase their bunnies before a panel of judges, hosting master chef Deena Naidoo as the chief judge.
A Thunee competition kicks off at 9.30am and ends at 5pm, also on September 8.
Thunee is a card game, indigenous to the Durban Indian population.
Someone will earn the bragging rights to being Jozi’s Thunee King after this tough mini-tournament’s winner is announced.
On Sunday, the international artist Zeeshan Shani from Pakistan pays tribute to Kishor Kumar and Kumar Sanu from 12.30pm.
“We’re bringing Durban to Ekurhuleni this spring, with authentic Durban-style food and entertainment at the Sun Park, which even has a beach; you will have all the ingredients you need to celebrate everything that is good about the iconic holiday city,” said Michelle Smith, marketing manager of Carnival City.
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