Sari stroll to grace beachfront

ELEGANCE, vibrancy and beauty are just some of the words used to describe the annual Durban Beach Sari Stroll which takes place on Sunday, 6 August at 1pm. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the beauty of a sari that has remained unchanged in its appeal and grace over the centuries, while portraying a sense of confidence and pride, that women possess, when wearing a sari.

The Sari Stroll is the brainchild of Kamlesh Gounden and Natalie Lange who, being avid collectors of elegant saris, wanted to celebrate the beauty and grace of this versatile garment. The event attracts hundreds of women from across cultures and backgrounds.

Last week Northglen News caught up with local resident, Kavita Baijnath, who explained what she loved about the stroll.

“One doesn’t often get a chance to wear a sari so it’s an exciting event that affords us an opportunity to celebrate this wonderful garment. To see the Durban beachfront made up of a panorama of saris is just breathtaking. Durban is the only city in the world that has run an event of this nature annually to showcase the grace and glamour of the timeless sari,” Baijnath said.

The stroll will begin at 1pm, at the old amphitheater, near the sunken gardens and will then head south along the promenade. For those who do not own a sari and would like to participate in the walk, hundreds of volunteers will be on hand to supply and drape the sari.

For more information, contact Kamlesh Gounden on 082 852 0852.

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