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September 16, 2010 Zambezi Sun Turns Nine Years Old
“To all our colleagues and friends at Sun International Zambia, congratulations on nine very successful years and the enormous role you have all played in this success!! Be very proud and have a wonderful day. Thanks to everyone for all your efforts and our very best wishes!”
John Lee
Director Resorts
Nine years ago, in 2001, then Republic President, Dr Fredrick Chiluba cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony for the Zambezi Sun, on the banks of the Zambezi River. Livingstone, Zambia, has never been the same and on the August 11th, 2010 Sun International Zambia celebrated their success.
Top quality service, thousands of guests and several awards for their corporate social responsibility programs that have focused on community and environmental initiatives have all made the Zambezi Sun a great hotel to visit. For company has received recognition from several local and international organizations as a leader in responsible tourism.
Any owner of a business knows that the success lies in the staff, and Sun International is no exception. As part of the company celebrating nine years of growing success, it hosted a large celebration inviting staff, government officials, and the press.
The Southern Province Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Gladys Kristafor, was one of the government officials who attended. During her speech at Falls Resort Convention Centre she congratulated Sun International for its role, “as a very strong catalyst in the development of tourism in Livingstone, and the nation as a whole.”
Mrs. Kristafor went on to say, “I wish to commend Sun International Zambia for your numerous corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives that continue to change hundreds of lives of the underprivileged in society. The scope of these initiatives is incomprehensible, it’s results are overwhelming. As government we are very proud of your contributions to community development and we would like to urge you not to relent to supplement our efforts because this is the only way we can develop our country. Continue upholding your high standards in customer service and always be on hand to offer a helping hand to your staff and the community,” she said.
In a message of congratulations from the United States of America to the staff, the resort General Manager, Joanne Selby, thanked all Sun International Zambia members of staff for their support in providing ‘A Million Thrills’ to one another and to the guests.
It is the Million Thrills that keep the guests coming. The Zambezi Sun and the Royal Livingstone offer visitors to Zambia an unforgettable experience. The opportunity to see, hear and feel the full force of the falls while luxuriating and enjoying the many sites and sounds of Livingstone. For more details and the latest packages head over to their website.
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September 10, 2010 Universal Audition Day at LIPAF Arts Cafe
Come to the ARTS CAFÉ
Monday, September 13th, 2010
For
UNIVERSAL AUDITION DAY
of
Cultural Dance Groups
and
Street Theatre Performers
This is your opportunity to see a variety of performance groups within the Livingstone area at one location in one afternoon, from 2pm to 4:30pm.
Plan to send those from your company who are responsible for booking events and entertainment. This will give them the information they require in order to make your next event a success.
Details:
For this Audition Day, 10 performance groups have been invited to take part. They will each offer a 15 minute presentation to demonstrate their style, skills and professionalism. Those attending will receive a handout for each group with their description, and pricing information.
Please note that the event will run on time. Kindly RSVP by e-mail to lipafzm@yahoo.com or call Kevin Biemba at the Arts Café Ph. 0213 323 346. There is no cost, but your confirmation is important.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Gregory
Artistic Director
The Arts Cafe
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August 26, 2010 Encyclopedia Britannica Talks about Livingstone
Encyclopedia Britannica’s Blog posted an article a couple days ago about Livingstone, Zambia recently. The article is written by the editor at Travelbite, Natasha van Gelden who visited the World Heritage Site.
The post titled, “Victoria Falls and the ‘Devils Armchair’” shares Natasha’s experience bungee jumping, white river rafting and sitting on the edge of Victoria Falls while visiting the Zambian side of the falls. Natasha, like all visitors to Livingstone had an exceptional experience. She says in her post,
“This is a truly mind-blowing experience, looking across to Zimbabwe on the other side. I couldn’t get enough of swimming in the warm water.”
The many activities of Livingstone were a highlight of Natasha’s experience and she took some great photographs, which she posted on Britannica’s blog
Natasha shares her description of the Devil’s Armchair,
“A couple of local guides showed me the ‘path’ along the riverbed at the top of Victoria Falls to a place called the Angel’s or Devil’s Armchair, depending on your point of view.
The wide, swift-flowing river has scooped out a shallow pool at the very lip of the cataract and left a low rock on which you can sit and dangle your legs over the abyss”
Natasha visited several of the many non-profit organizations, which serve the needs of the community, and are supported through the generosity of local businesses and international visitors. Natasha thoroughly enjoyed her stay at Jollyboys International Backpackers a place she said was filled with “a great atmosphere – especially around the barbeque and the pool.”
You can read and see all the great pictures here and see more of Natasha’s writings on Travelbrite.co.uk’s website. For a comprehensive list of places to stay, things to do and where to eat check out the Livingstone Tourism Association’s website.
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August 21, 2010 Plenty To Do At The Arts Cafe!
It has been almost two months since the LIPAF Arts Café opened in Livingstone. We wrote about their grand opening, Arts Café Opens on July 3rd, on this blog making sure to mention the many exciting activities that they are hosting.
Well, here is a bit more detail on what they have going on. The Café is open Tuesday to Sunday, with a full schedule of activities so visitors to Livingstone, and locals, can truly experience the dynamic tapestry of Zambian culture.
DO IT YOURSELF WORKSHOPS
Tuesday to Saturday 12h00 to 17h00
Cost: $10-$15 (depending on the cost of materials)
Participate in one of the many cultural workshops being led by local artisans. During the entire month of August, visitors to the Arts Cafe can make their own drum, Kalimba (thumb piano), or wood carving, weave a basket, create a beautiful beaded necklace, or construct a wire sculpture.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN/PATIO
Wednesdays 17h00 to 20h00
“The Rolling Kencheyo Band“
Every Wednesday, patrons can enjoy their favourite beverage while listening or dancing to the sweet sound of The Rolling Kencheyo band. This group of talented musicians and singers fill the air with a unique mix of traditional and modern instruments including marimba, djembe drums, slit drum, guitars and keyboard. Come and enjoy African music at its finest with many original songs composed by the band members.
Saturdays starting at 17h00
“Grandee and Friends”
Well known in Livingstone, Grandee and Friends have something for everyone’s listening pleasure from Kalindula to Classic Rock.
Sundays starting at 17h00
“Musical Jam Session”
Last week 15 musicians showed up to participate in the fun and excitement of our Sunday Jam Sessions backed up by the Rolling Kencheyo band. Each week is different but the surprise performances are always a treat to the eyes and ears.
LIVE CULTURAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 20h00
Sunday matinees at 15h00
“Dancing Around Zambia”
Cost $20.00 (Zambian residents K25,000)
You don’t want to miss the critically acclaimed performance of “Dancing Around Zambia” in the Arts Cafe theatre. This 90 minute “imaginary” journey to several provinces of Zambia is directed by Marilyn Gregory and features a talented cast of drummers, singers and dancers who bring the ceremonies, dances, and songs to life on the stage.
To get the most uptodate schedule information check out LIPAF’s online schedule.
Tags: africa, art cafe, culture, dance, events, lipaf, Livingstone, livingstone tourism association, mosi-oa-tunya, music, tourism, Vic Falls, victoria, Victoria Falls, Zambezi, zambezi river, Zambia
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July 5, 2010 Kubu Crafts in the Livingstone Weekly
A recent Livingstone Weekly featured an article about Kubu Crafts, one of the many great businesses located in Livingstone. Gill Staden, the writer of the Livingstone Weekly, decided to visit Kubu Crafts after she heard that they had added some new furniture to the shop. “The other day I went for a walk around Kubu Crafts,” said Gill. “Lucy had told me that she had changed the shop and brought in a lot more furniture. I love Kubu furniture, so I thought I would go and have a look.”
Kubu Crafts was started in 1997 by Lucy and Roelf in a small workshop and has grown to three different stores around Livingstone and one in Lusaka. The workshop that Gill visited is located in one of the old railway houses at the southern end of town, in an area called Two-Seventeen. These railway houses used to house the workers on the now-mostly defunct Zambian railway system. Lucy and Roelf spent a great deal of time and energy fixing up and restoring this old building.
Though the building is special, it is what is inside that makes it a truly special place to visit. All of the furniture is made from local, sustainably harvested Zambezi teak and rosewood. Kubu Crafts cuts and dries the wood in solar kilns. They actively promote and favour the inclusion of the natural defects, which gives the furniture a sense of respect for the wood. Kubu Crafts believes in the highlighting the beauty of the wood – its history, its knots, fissures and grain variations.
Several of the lodges in Livingstone have pieces of furniture created by Kubu Crafts. In Gill’s newsletter she mentioned that The River Club, Tongabezi Lodge and Royal Chundu Lodge all feature items of Kubu Craft’s furniture. Visitors to the area can order custom-made pieces of furniture, which Kubu Crafts can organise to be shipped. So, be sure to explore Kubu Crafts’ beautiful selection; as Gill said, “every piece is handmade and … is an heirloom – it is worth it.”
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May 25, 2010 Ballet Russe comes to Livingstone
Gill Staden wrote in her newsletter, The Livingstone Weekly, about a recent performance by Russian ballet dancers at Sun International’s Falls Resort. Sun International also sent us information about this glittering event.
‘The Crown of the Russian Ballet’ recently entertained Falls Resort guests and Livingstone residents, young and old, with stunning performances during a show held at The Falls Resort Convention Centre. The show was part of the cultural exchange programmes being undertaken between the Russian Centre for Science and Culture and Sun International Zambia to extend cultural exchange programmes to Livingstone.
Dance after dance followed with the ballet dancers coming on singly, in pairs and groups. One of them came on as a jester, which made the children laugh a lot.
The show gave guests and Livingstone residents an opportunity to experience Russian culture and also served as a fundraising venture for one of the charities being supported by Sun International Zambia.
One Ukrainian couple who attended the show couldn’t hide their joy at witnessing this show on Zambian soil. “The show was fantastic. We had a nice evening and we felt like we were home,” said Dr Yuri from Ukraine.
To receive Gill Staden’s online newsletter, The Livingstone Weekly, please email her at gill@livingstonian.com. Read her blog here.
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