Sari Stroll returns to the Golden Mile
The Sari Stroll is the brainchild of Kamlesh Gounden and Natalie Lange who, being avid collectors of saris, wanted to celebrate the beauty of this versatile garment.
AFTER a three-year suspension due to Covid-19, women, men and children came out in their numbers, donning saris for the annual Durban Beach Sari Stroll on September 25.
The purpose of the event was to celebrate the beauty of the sari, which has remained unchanged in its appeal and grace over the centuries, while portraying the sense of confidence and pride that women possess when wearing a sari.
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The Sari Stroll is the brainchild of Kamlesh Gounden and Natalie Lange who, being avid collectors of saris, wanted to celebrate the beauty of this versatile garment.
“This is the 11th event, with the last one being in 2019 and the first one ever held in 2010. The municipality provided us with the venue, the Amphitheatre, on Durban Promenade. A private sponsor did the events. There was a marquee, chairs were put out and entertainment and light food treats were available to attendees. The Sari Stroll Committee is comprised of myself, Kamlesh Gounden and 14 committee members. The event speaks for itself, and the capabilities of these 15 committee members,” said Gounden.
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The event attracts hundreds of women and men from across cultures and backgrounds every year.
“The Sari Stroll is open to everyone and is not based on religion. Those who did not come with saris were provided with saris – just before the race, we laid out 500 saris, provided by the Sari Stroll Commitee, and attendees were able to take their saris home with them. After choosing their saris, they were able to take part in the exciting occasion,” said Gouden.
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