THE final touches to the Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights are being placed as this popular event gets underway next Thursday, 12 December and runs until Monday, 30 December.
Annually the popular gardens are set ablaze with millions of lights to bring alive the festive spirit and this year will be no different. Now in it’s third year, the Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights has become a must-do on the city’s festive season calendar.
It provides an opportunity to give back to a host of worthwhile charities, this year’s trail has all the right feels to be bigger and brighter than ever.
The Trail of Lights will open on 12 December with a VIP preview night where only 1000 tickets are available.
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Since inception, the Trail of Lights has featured a strong charity element. This year sees a stellar line-up of organisations working for good including: Trulife, The Guide Dogs Association South Africa, Feeding the Furballs, Action against Abuse, Stray Cat Carers, The Legion South Africa and SAAMBR.
This year themed areas will include an African village, the garden of stars, a mini Jurassic park, pathways of romance, a butterfly sanctuary, a magic lighting digital experience, a crazy large 2019 motif and a kids’ themed display.
Situated near the lake, the food garden will feature 30 vendors offering a wide range of food including Cuban, Mexican, Thai, South African, vegetarian food and treats for the sweet-toothed. This year’s entertainment will feature various students from Glenwood’s Rock Academy and CODA in the Bluff.
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They will perform alongside the band with feature spots on different nights to showcase the young stars. The Durban Botanic Gardens with their unique ambiance and stately well-established trees, provide the perfect backdrop for the Trail of Lights, where a percentage of the proceeds go towards helping develop and maintain this important city asset.
Curator, Martin Clements says: “The Trail of Lights has proved to be an iconic attraction for our city, not only for tourism but in helping to promote a greater sense of community and spirit of giving back. The community-directed ethos is a vital part of what makes it so special.”
Early bird tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za or Pick ‘n Pay for R50 per person from 1 October to 30 November. From 1 December tickets will cost R65 per person. There are limited tickets for R80 per person available at the door. VIP Preview Evening tickets for 12 December are R120 per person. Children under two go free.
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