Free Gandhi Walk Fusion Show

THE Gandhi Walk committee recently announced it has adopted a fresh approach for the new free Fusion Show for the 31st annual Gandhi Walk and Fun Run – honouring Ahmed Kathrada, which takes place on Sunday, April 17, starting and finishing at Gandhi Hall, Impala Crescent, Extension Five in Lenasia.

“We have put in a lot of effort, introduced changes and have confirmed performances to wow the community, so this year the public can expect an entertainment programme that is different to previous years, and it’s all free for participants and the public to come and enjoy on the day,” says Gandhi Walk chairman, Amit Parbhucharan.

Something for everyone

The main act for the afternoon is Mo Magic. Regarded by many as South Africa’s top magician and dubbed by the media as the ‘James Bond of Magic’, he will be performing live on stage for the very first time in Lenasia at Gandhi Walk 2016. He has recently appeared on his own 13-part prime time SABC3 TV show titled ‘Magic with Mo’. The show was a phenomenal success rising to the second most watched South African show on SABC3, second only to Isidingo. The only international shows with more viewers were the ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’ soaps. This is a performance you do not want to miss. Attendees will be left astonished and amazed with his world-class sleight of hand and mind reading magic.

The Fusion Show with Super J will feature a great line-up including bedazzling performances by Oriental Fire, a hot and spicy comedy by Karou Charou, a scintillating opera rendition by Anel de Swardt, and thanks to Eldo Coaches, one of the country’s top marimba bands and African traditional dances by Parktown Girls will also be performing.

Sit down, relax and come enjoy all of this for free from 11:30.

Children can look forward to an entertaining Kids Zone managed by Shine Events, and in partnership with Ster-Kinekor Entertainment the Gandhi Walk will host a PlayStation Gaming Zone.

At 11:00, you can also attend a free Dosa making open class, with renowned Dosa expert Chetna Sheth, get a free health check by medical staff from the Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital, support Operation Hydrate, check out the BMW Blue Hornet (solar car), see the magnificent road machines of the Charity Riders, experience the fun photo booth with Tasvir Photography, rub shoulders with Miss SA, Miss Earth SA, Miss India SA (Gauteng), Miss Commonwealth SA, Miss Teen Commonwealth SA and the Mrs SA second princess.

In the morning grab a free coffee and attend the open-air warm-up yoga conducted by instructors from the Art of Living Foundation from 08:00, visit the commemorative exhibit by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in the Gandhi Hall foyer, and be sure to tune in nationally to Lotus FM’s Sunday morning breakfast show – Morning Masala – which will be broadcasting live from the Gandhi Walk from 07:00.

Diarise April 17 to join the thousands of people who are expected to flock to Gandhi Hall to enjoy the new 12km fun run, 12km or 6km fun walks, and the day’s festivities and do close your kitchens to buy some delicious eastern eats.

Sound and Lighting is sponsored by JYM and décor by Wedding Delights.

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