The weekend’s inclement weather did not dampen festivities at the Zululand Diwali Festival and hundreds of locals flocked to Richards Bay to enjoy the jam-packed entertainment line-up marking the ‘festival of lights’ celebrations.
This year’s event was hosted by the Zululand Diwali Committee in conjunction with the Global Organisation for People of Indian Origin (Gopio), local stakeholders and businesses.
Despite a change in venue, the show got off to a fine start on Friday
night in Brackenham with guest of honour, His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, delivering the keynote address, with a message of support from the Office of Consulate General of India delivered by Durban Consul and Head of Chancery, Harsh Vardhan Negi.
Included on the entertainment menu was a show-stopping performance by India’s innovative band, Soul – Samvaad.
