Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Gold Reef City
The festival promises to be a showcase of colour, fun, music, dance and even a variety of different culinary experiences
The Gauteng Diwali Festival, hosted by the South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS), in conjunction with Gold Reef City and Post Newspaper, will take place at Gold Reef City on Saturday, October 15.
Regarded as one of the largest events on Gauteng’s cultural calendar, the Gauteng Diwali Festival is not only enjoyed in Durban but also in Cape Town and Gauteng respectively. This allows the South African Hindu Maha Sabha to expand the reach of Diwali celebrations across the country.
This year’s programme is tailored to appeal to the whole family, with a host of exciting artists lined up, including super stars from various dance groups, solo singers and a few surprise artists.
“The festival will officially kick off with a hawan ceremony (prayer offering into a fire) at 9am, followed by a multitude of entertainment acts performed against the backdrop of a variety of shopping experiences offered by exhibitors,” says Gareth Kaschula, Gold Reef City’s marketing manager.
There will be over 40 stalls at the festival and they will be open from early morning until the very end of the evening. These stalls will house a selection of food, clothing and accessories, religious goods and various other items.
Entrance is free.
The festival promises to be a showcase of colour, fun, music, dance and even a variety of different culinary experiences. There will also be several competitions throughout the day with prizes to be won.
As always, a spectacular aerial fireworks display (no bangs, light displays only) will light up the Gauteng night sky, closing off a Saturday never to be forgotten. This will be accompanied by a high energy musical extravaganza featuring some well-known artists rendering a wide variety of musical performances, thereafter culminating in a Fusion Bhangra party brought to you by the ever popular Lotus FM.
