WATCH: Melrose Arch promises a Christmas to remember

MELROSE – The annual event supports Melrose Arch's selected charity, the Smile Foundation.

Melrose Arch is currently hosting their annual Destination Christmas Lights campaign which showcases a spectacular array of bright, festive displays for everyone, young and old, to enjoy.

The lights were turned on at a special ceremony on Friday, 2 November, with performances by Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Loyiso Bala who entertained guests with their favourite hits and Christmas carols.

Many children eagerly gather in front of the stage at the opening ceremony of the Destination Christmas Lights campaign. Photo: Priyen Naidoo
MC Harry Sideropoulos had the crowd revved up and excited on Friday, 2 November, as families gathered to watch the lights get turned on at Melrose Arch. Photo: Priyen Naidoo

The annual event supports Melrose Arch’s selected charity, the Smile Foundation. – a South African NGO that assists children with any type of treatable facial abnormalities, such as cleft palate and lip, as well as burn victims and Moebius syndrome, to receive corrective plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Music artist Loyiso Bala, who is also a Smile Foundation ambassador, performing at the opening ceremony of Destination Christmas Lights at Melrose Arch. Photo: Priyen Naidoo

“We are honoured to be the recipient of the Melrose Arch Destination Lights campaign,” said Hedley Lewis, CEO of the Smile Foundation.

“It is truly heartfelt to be a part of such a feel-good campaign bringing families and friends together, revelling in this wonderful festive experience. This event will undoubtedly bring many smiles into the hearts of those that take part in this festive occasion.”

All the events are free (with the exception of Vortex, the Young Rebel Recording Studio and Vino in Piazza). However, donations to the Smile Foundation, Melrose Arch’s selected charity, are welcome.

You can witness the lights and get all your festive fixes until 23 December.

The infamous ‘tunnel’ at the Melrose Arch Destination Christmas Lights event. Photo: Priyen Naidoo

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Nelitha Mienie and Ahlisna Ellis get in the festive mood at Melrose Arch. Photo: Priyen Naidoo
Matthew Roos, Rosella Seresi and Paul Roos pose in front of a giant Christmas teddy bear as they explore the street of lights at Melrose Arch. Photo: Priyen Naidoo
Valerie, Sanet and Annesca Pieters enjoy the Christmas displays on a ‘ladies night out’. Photo: Priyen Naidoo

On 17 November, popular duo Sian and Kevin will perform on The Piazza, followed by the Alexandra Harmonious Choir and on 30 November at 6.30pm, Melrose Arch will come alive with the foot-tapping sound of bagpipes as the Jeppe Pipe Band are set to wander through the precinct, playing favourites like Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace and Little Drummer Boy.

Displays such as this one are scattered throughout Melrose Arch in support of the Smile Foundation. Photo: Priyen Naidoo

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