ETHEKWINI will launch a new inner city heritage tourism route to coincide with the switching on of the Christmas lights in the Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, 12 December.
Briefing the Executive Committee about the launch, Acting Deputy City Manager of Economic Development and Planning, Phillip Sithole said Durban Tourism had started a new tourism route which would be piloted over the festive season.
“There will be a history, cultural and heritage route within the inner city. It is part of the urban renewal programme to bring people back to the inner city. The route starts at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre which formerly a prison. The route follows the Gugu Dlamini Park, the old Station Building, the Post Office, The Workshop which was a railway station previously, before ending at City Hall. Young people within the City need to be aware of our historical background,” he said.
The launch of the heritage tour will be done by Mayor Gumede and will be attended by youth from disadvantaged communities.
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“There will be a carnival to celebrate the switching on of the Christmas lights. The Mayor will switch on the Christmas tree lights which will automatically switch on all the lights. We invite communities to participate in this event. The event will start later in the day, at around 6pm, to have maximum impact in terms of lighting when the Christmas lights go on. This event is unique as we also will be launching the cultural heritage route in the inner City,” he added.
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