‘Ladies first’ at Zappas Women’s Day bash
The restaurant marked Women’s Day with a world record attempt and a message of respect for women.
Zappas Restaurant celebrated Women’s Day with a lively celebration on Saturday, featuring a world record attempt and a focus on ‘old-school’ gentlemanly respect for women.
Restaurant manager Chrisna Oosthuizen said the event formed part of the eatery’s month-long Ladies First campaign.
For a whole month, her restaurant is embracing the ‘Ladies First’ theme, encouraging a nod to old-school courtesy with a world-record attempt.
“This is to remind the ladies that although we are in a man’s world, we are still women. We should still be treated like women and with equality.”
The goal was to gather at least 472 women in the bar at exactly 18:00. This would have made it the biggest gathering of women in one bar at the same time.
All the women who turned out were treated to free punch, special menus, and souvenirs that would leave them feeling seen and appreciated during Women’s Month.
Although the turnout was spirited and the energy vibrant, they ultimately did not manage to break the record.
“This is not only about breaking a record but also about reclaiming space for women in an atmosphere that felt both celebratory and respectful, where they were the honoured guests,” she said.
Attendee Kgomotso Madumo said the event was a welcome chance to relax.
“It’s not every day that women get treated like queens for free. I came with my friends and we felt safe and appreciated. The free punch was a nice touch,” she said.
Another guest, Karin van der Westhuizen, said she enjoyed the atmosphere and message behind the day.
“The idea of reminding men to be gentlemen is beautiful. In a world where violence against women is still so high, events like these are important for awareness and unity,” she said.
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