Durban’s colourful culture comes to Carnival City
Don’t miss out on Durban Day this September.
The sights, sounds, flavours and aromas of KwaZulu-Natal’s cosmopolitan city, Durban, will engulf Ekurhuleni in September.
An extravaganza of food, entertainment and all-things-Durban takes place at Carnival City’s Sun Park on September 8 and 9.
A family-friendly experience where there will be fun, food and more for all ages.
Some of Durban’s colourful comedians, bands and DJs are on the bill for the two-day event.
Car enthusiasts can also look forward to the Motor Show featuring SPL, bass boxing, and show and shine competitions, as well as displays of muscle cars, classic cars, a Ford Festival, and exhibits by car dealers.
For the children, there is a host of activities to enjoy such as giant inflatables, pony rides, a reptile show, bungee jumping, Xbox stations and more.
Some of the highlights of the entertainment schedule include the Blast from the Past Live Music Festival from 7pm on September 8, featuring the 13-year-old guitar maestro Saiyan Naidoo, the legendary Steve Fataar of The Flames, as well as iconic ’80s supergroup Tomorrows World who produced the club hit Kalimba Party.
The Durban Poison Comedy Festival takes place between 3pm and 8pm on September 9, featuring Muthu Murugan, Senzo Mthethwa, Sagie Murugan, Logie Naidoo, Anesh Dusrath, Dr Yash, Pravesh Mungaldave, Bash With Tash, Karou Charou, Karou Charou Junior, Shika Budhoo and pint-sized comics Hriday and Prerna.
To spice things up, there is a bunny chow competition between 10am and 5pm on September 8.
The search is on for the best bunny chow in Johannesburg.
Outlets which have entered the contest will showcase their bunny chows before a panel of judges with Master Chef SA winner Deena Naidoo as the chief judge.
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Also on the Saturday, a thunee competition will take place between 9.30am and 5pm.
Thunee is a card game, indigenous to the Durban Indian population.
Someone will earn the bragging rights to being Jozi’s thunee king after this tough mini-tournament winner is announced.
On the Sunday, the international artist Zeeshan Shani from Pakistan pays Tribute to Kishore Kumar and Kumar Sanu from 12.30pm.
“We’re bringing Durban to Ekurhuleni this spring.
“With authentic Durban-style food and entertainment at the Sun Park, which even has a beach, you will have all the ingredients you need to celebrate everything that is good about the iconic holiday city,” said Michelle Smith, the marketing manager for Carnival City.
For more information email to durbanday@gmail.com.
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