Tura expo starts on Tuesday
This year's Katutura expo promises a range of activities for entrepreneurs, visitors and farmers alike.
Katutura Central councillor Ambrosius Kandjii has once again urged sponsors to come on board in support of the Katutura Expo, which opens on Tuesday next week.
According to him, while the organising committee has not yet raised enough money for the expo, this will by no means hinder the continuance of the much anticipated expo which features high on the agendas of local entrepreneurs from surrounding communities.
“The bottom line is we are in crucial need of support. From an organising point of view we are going to have the expo even though we are beyond breadline,” said Kandjii.
“For the first time too will the agriculture activities allow for dog and chicken breeders to come and showcase their finest animals,” Kandjii said.
This year's expo will start on Tuesday, 1 August 2017 and run until 6 August, ending with a special 'Sunday session', Kandjii said. This Sunday session according to him, will see the expo host several church services of various denominations. This celebratory spiritual event will bring the expo to a close.
Adults who visit the expo will pay N$30 to enter while students who present cards as identification will pay N$20. Learners will only have to fork out N$10 while pensioners and children younger than five will be allowed to enter for free.
On the Saturday, because of the entertainment line-up, the entrance fee will be increased to a fixed N$50 for adults, students and learners alike Kandjii explained.
This year's expo will comprise of a trade expo of small and medium enterprises, an agricultural show of various livestock breeds, sport activities and religious activities.
“As per our tradition we will also have musical performances from various local artists and traditional performances from renowned cultural groups,” added Kandjii
For the first time, there was an overwhelming interest from the agriculture sector, with calls for dog and chicken owners to exhibit their prized possessions.
“The agricultural exhibitions look very promising this year. We expect over 100 cattle and small livestock to be put on exhibition this year. People have also shown interest to bring dogs and chickens to the expo. There has also been an overwhelming interest from people who want to braai kapana. The applicants have been overwhelming,” Kandjii said.
“We have also given attention to football this year. On 4 and 5 August, we will have kiddies' football while two senior teams, Dolam Pirates and Airport Tigers, will battle it out for a cool N$20 000 in a Katutura central derby,” he said.
The match will take place after the expo on a date yet to be decided on.
This year's expo will be held with the theme 'Driving Towards Breaking Barriers of Economic Inequality'.
Kandjii called for support in great numbers. “I hope to see you come on board in full swing this year,” said Kandjii.
The expo was first hosted in 2011 and has been running uninterrupted ever since.
OGONE TLHAGE
According to him, while the organising committee has not yet raised enough money for the expo, this will by no means hinder the continuance of the much anticipated expo which features high on the agendas of local entrepreneurs from surrounding communities.
“The bottom line is we are in crucial need of support. From an organising point of view we are going to have the expo even though we are beyond breadline,” said Kandjii.
“For the first time too will the agriculture activities allow for dog and chicken breeders to come and showcase their finest animals,” Kandjii said.
This year's expo will start on Tuesday, 1 August 2017 and run until 6 August, ending with a special 'Sunday session', Kandjii said. This Sunday session according to him, will see the expo host several church services of various denominations. This celebratory spiritual event will bring the expo to a close.
Adults who visit the expo will pay N$30 to enter while students who present cards as identification will pay N$20. Learners will only have to fork out N$10 while pensioners and children younger than five will be allowed to enter for free.
On the Saturday, because of the entertainment line-up, the entrance fee will be increased to a fixed N$50 for adults, students and learners alike Kandjii explained.
This year's expo will comprise of a trade expo of small and medium enterprises, an agricultural show of various livestock breeds, sport activities and religious activities.
“As per our tradition we will also have musical performances from various local artists and traditional performances from renowned cultural groups,” added Kandjii
For the first time, there was an overwhelming interest from the agriculture sector, with calls for dog and chicken owners to exhibit their prized possessions.
“The agricultural exhibitions look very promising this year. We expect over 100 cattle and small livestock to be put on exhibition this year. People have also shown interest to bring dogs and chickens to the expo. There has also been an overwhelming interest from people who want to braai kapana. The applicants have been overwhelming,” Kandjii said.
“We have also given attention to football this year. On 4 and 5 August, we will have kiddies' football while two senior teams, Dolam Pirates and Airport Tigers, will battle it out for a cool N$20 000 in a Katutura central derby,” he said.
The match will take place after the expo on a date yet to be decided on.
This year's expo will be held with the theme 'Driving Towards Breaking Barriers of Economic Inequality'.
Kandjii called for support in great numbers. “I hope to see you come on board in full swing this year,” said Kandjii.
The expo was first hosted in 2011 and has been running uninterrupted ever since.
OGONE TLHAGE
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