| | | | Eswatini NewsletterSeptember 2024 | | | |
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| | A look back on MTN Bushfire 2024 with festival plans underway for 2025
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| | This year’s instalment of the MTN Bushfire Festival was a tremendous success and still fresh in our minds. Thank you to the support of the thousands of ‘Fire Starters’ who bring their fire every year. For a full report on this year’s festival, click here.
Tied in with the MTN Bushfire, organisers have welcomed the return of the CollaboNation initiative for 2024. The official track release of song “Mother” by Mozambique’s Stewart Sukuma and Eswatini’s Bholoja is out now and available for listening and download on all digital music platforms. Learn more about this project here.
As part of the plans for the 2025 festival, the organisers are on the hunt for a diverse selection of musical styles and genres. Applications are now welcome for artists of the highest calibre to take to the stage. Find out more here.
🗓️ Save the date! The 2025 MTN Bushfire Festival has now been announced. The festival is due to take place from 30 May - 01 June 2025. Tickets will be on sale later this year. Find out more on our events page here
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| | Eswatini Tour Guide Course sees international participation and empowers local guides | |
| | The Hospitality and Tourism Association of Eswatini (HOTAES) successfully concluded another edition of its annual Eswatini Tour Guide Course, held from June 10th to 14th, 2024. This year’s program welcomed a diverse group of 41 aspiring and experienced guides from Eswatini, South Africa, and Argentina. Read More
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| | 2024 Umhlanga Reed Dance - a marvellous spectacle of colour | |
| | As the 2024 Umhlange Reed Dance descended upon the country in late August, take a look at this article (published before the event) which explores what happens during the Eswatini’s cultural ceremony that dates back generations. Read More
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| | BON Hotels’ Mountain View International Hotel peaks in hospitality | |
| | Ezulwini means ‘heaven’, and ‘heavenly’ is certainly the motif that dominates the Mountain View International Hotel by BON Hotels. Formerly known as Mountain Inn, this spacious but compact hotel and conference centre overlooks the Ezulwini Valley and is surrounded by misty displays of marching blue mountains, olive-green valleys and the huge arch of the sky. Read More
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| | Discovering Vuvulane Food Market | |
| | Nestled in the north-east of Eswatini’s rural landscape within the Lubombo region, Vuvulane Food Market is a culinary oasis that celebrates the Eswatini’s rich agricultural heritage and sustainable living. Founded by fashion designer and entrepreneur Khulekani Msweli five years ago, the market is a haven for foodies and eco-conscious travellers alike. Read More
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| | Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival - That’s a wrap!
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| | The Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival, back for its 6th edition, was a unique and sophisticated African-vintage styled celebration of the local, the wholesome, the creative, and the delicious... truly a sensory experience. We published multiple articles on the build up to this annual event and you can have a look back with the links below.
Celebrities, Competions & Masterclasses - Luju 2024 Culinary Programme Read More
Plan your experience now… Making the most out of Luju Read More
Luju Festival - 2024 artists & chefs to roll into Luju! Read More
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| | Bom Dia Restaurant & Bakery: A Taste of Portugal in the Heart of Eswatini | |
| | Mantenga Lifestyle & Craft Centre in Ezulwini welcomes its newest addition, Bom Dia Restaurant & Bakery, offering an authentic taste of Portugal in a serene setting. This exciting new venue specializes in traditional Portuguese cuisine, crafted with the finest ingredients to ensure the best possible flavor and taste. Read More
🗓️ Save the date! Mantenga Lifestyle & Craft Centre host monthly music nights where shops stay open late and a great atmosphere welcomes visitors to the centre. The next event will take place on Saturday 28 September 2024. Find out more on our events page here.
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| | Mantenga Treasure Car Boot Sale: The home for pre-loved goods in Eswatini
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| | The team behind the ever-growing Ezulwini Farmer’s Market, recently welcomed the return of a second event they are now growing from the ground up – the Mantenga treasure Car Boot Sale. Having built up a tremendous following over the past year, with visitors flocking to Legends Shared every month to buy local delicacies from the various traders at the Farmer’s Market, attention now turns to the Car Boot Sale! Read More
🗓️ Save the date! The next Mantenga Treasure Car Boot Sale will take place on Saturday 5 October 2024. Find out more on our events page here.
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| | Ndoniyamanzi at World Dance Cup, a celebration for Eswatini and Sport Tourism
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| | Ndoniyamanzi Luhlanga’s impressive 2nd place finish at the World Dance Cup is a remarkable achievement, not just for the dancer herself, but also for Eswatini’s cultural identity and burgeoning sport tourism industry. This win serves as a springboard to showcase Eswatini’s artistic talent on the global stage and demonstrates the potential of dance as a powerful tool for promoting sport tourism in the kingdom.
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| | Beat the winter blues through travel | |
| | Eswatini offers the perfect winter warmer destination! Our charming Kingdom boasts pleasant winter weather, ideal for exploring its stunning landscapes and indulging in exciting experiences. Take a sneak peak of what the North East of Eswatini has in store for you this winter. Read More
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| | ETA charts course for a sustainable future with industry stakeholders | |
| | The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA), a government parastatal under the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, recently held a strategic engagement workshop to bolster the nation’s tourism industry and ensure its contribution to positive and lasting change. Read More
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| | | | Not discovered Eswatini yet?"Africa in a nutshell.”
It may be a cliché but there is no better way to describe Eswatini (Swaziland). This tiny nation - one of Africa’s last monarchies - packs in an extraordinary variety of riches. Nature lovers can track down rhinos in the wild lowveld or seek out rare birds in the rugged highveld. Historians can visit the world’s oldest known mine at Ngwenya or follow the colonial trail of the early settlers. And culture vultures can thrill to the Umhlanga and other festivals, as Eswatini celebrates its ancient traditions in spectacular style. Activities ranging from safaris, horse riding and river rafting to golf and thermal spas offer excitement and relaxation in equal measure. What’s more, Eswatini is friendly, safe and so compact that nowhere is more than two hours’ easy drive from the capital.
So what are you waiting for? Africa’s most perfectly formed nation offers you a warm Swati welcome.
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