WBA light flyweight world champion, Hekkie “The Hexecutioner” Budler took time out from training for his end of year title defence in Macao to attend the official “switching on” of the Garden of Lights. He is flanked by Santa’s helpers, Kirsten Francis of Edenvale and CJ Jonck of Centurion. Photograph by Yolanda van der Stoep.
The Garden of Lights at Emperors Palace is again providing Christmas magic to visitors.
Watch: Take a 2-minute walk through the Garden of Lights
The Christmas lights in the garden of the 5-star D’oreale Grande Hotel were switched on, on November 28.
While strolling through the garden, visitors can look out for Santa’s helpers, Kirsten Francis of Edenvale and CJ Jonck as well as Santa, the Gingerbread Man, Olaf and many more.
The Garden of Lights is open daily from 7pm to 10pm, weather permitting, until January 2 at a cost of R25 per person or R100 for a family of five.
Proceeds from the entrance fee will be donated to Reach for a Dream and the Peermont Children’s and Education Trusts.
For more information contact the Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1213/1937 or go to www.emperorspalace.com
A puppet surprises Hurlyvale Primary School learner, Reinhardt Lombard, with a friendly greeting.Gorgeous Mrs South Africa, Matapa Maila-Rikhotso, attended the media launch of the 11th edition of the magical Garden of Lights. She is seen with Vusi Zwane and Bob Yearham. Photograph by Yolanda van der Stoep.Beautiful television host, actress and artist, Khanyi Mbau was one of the first to see what the enchanting Garden of Lights at Emperors Palace has in store for visitors this year. Here Mbau is pictured on a walk through the garden with Peermont hotel and resort hospitality executive, Dave Milne of Benoni. Photograph by Yolanda van der Stoep.Reinhardt Lombard and Olaf at this year’s Garden of Lights.The Garden of Lights will be open until January 2.This year’s Garden of Lights has surprises around ever corner.Actress Fiona Nay, her fiancé, Andisa Kani and their daughter, Zia (4) of Glenanda were among the VIP guests who joined members of the media, management and staff of Emperors Palace for the official “switching on” of this year’s Garden of Lights. Photograph by Yolanda van der Stoep.Hurlyvale Primary School learner, Reinhardt Lombard, meets up with the Gingerbread Man who is one of many characters at this year’s Garden of Lights.
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