THE sound of bagpipes will echo through the air in Amanzimtoti as the Highland Gathering descends on Hutchison Park, bringing along with it excitement, fun and an unforgettable experience.

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“Stalls are all but booked out. Paris, New York and London are nowhere near as much fun as Amanzimtoti, where the biggest gathering of Scottish pipe bands outside of Scotland will converge to serenade some 10 000 people eating, drinking, feasting and enjoying the arena. Spread over three full fields at Hutchinson Park, it promises to be the event of the year you do not want to miss,” said chairperson of the Lions Club of Amanzimtoti, André Beetge

Don’t miss the magic of this year’s Highland Gathering on May 3. For more information, updates and the opportunity to win entry tickets, visit the Highland Gathering’s Facebook page, Amanzimtoti Lions Club – Home of the Highlands Gathering.

Did you know?

Highland games were used to find the best men for battle and its origins predate any written historical records. It is safe to say that Highland games are a fairly ancient social and cultural phenomenon.

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