A festival to celebrate the culture, food, and music of South Africa will happen for the first time on the Isle of Man.
Approximately 1,200 individuals from our country currently reside on the island.
The organizer, Vanessa Naude, said that the event would help newcomers feel more comfortable and meet new people.
The festival is a joint effort between Isle Settle, an events company, and the Isle of Man Chapter of the UK South African Chamber of Commerce.
Ms Naude said that more people from South Africa are interested in moving to the island for work. This interest has been made stronger because the Manx government has been working to encourage business connections between the two countries.
Officials from Finance Isle of Man, a government agency, went to the country alongside the chief minister to build stronger connections and promote business opportunities.
Ms Naude said that the event on Saturday at the Nunnery in Douglas was planned to happen at the same time as the nation’s Heritage Weekend. It was a chance for people to gather and celebrate the special South African way of life.
The event was meant to help people fit in with the local communities in South Africa and the Isle of Man. Moving to a new country can be tough, so the event aimed to make it easier for them.
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Isle of Man Island to honour South African culture
