Under a blanket of twinkling lights, Sonpark Shopping Centre came alive on Friday, December 12, as Lowvelders gathered for a festive Christmas market.

Families and friends were entertained by Soul Taxi, who took to the stage to sing Christmas carols and got the crowd clapping along to some holiday classics.

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Local arts and crafts, food and clothing stalls turned the market into the perfect place for shoppers to enjoy an outing. Stallholders brought extra cheer, decking out their stands with festive decorations.

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Delicious food and beverages from the bar ensured that everyone had more than enough to eat, drink and be merry.