Siphelele Nketo
THE 10th annual Tourism Festival in the small town of Umzimkhulu in KZN was a local delight to spectators.
The three-day festival from September 4-6 was hosted by the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality to benefit the local community and promote local tourism and businesses as well as to celebrate culture, entertainment and tourism. Festivities on day one of the event included a town parade, which brought excitement to the streets of Umzimkhulu as communities came together to celebrate the municipality’s rich culture and heritage. The second day of the event was horse racing at Bulfontain, which showcased local talent while contributing towards local tourism and the economy.
Wrapping up the programme was an exciting car spin at the Old Traffic Department. According to the municipality, the festival provided an important platform for local businesses, entrepreneurs and artists to showcase their talents and benefit from economic opportunities.
Mayor Jabu Msiya issued a sincere thanks to everyone who contributed towards the success of the festival and said it demonstrated the power of collaboration between government, communities, businesses, sponsors, artists and other stakeholders in showcasing Umzimkhulu as a destination with rich cultural and tourism potential.
