By Virginia Njovo
All is set for the fourth edition of one of Masvingo’s premium destination festivals, Lake October Festival which will run from October 11 to 12, bringing life to the ancient city with its buzzing activities.
The festival’s head of Public Relations Tavita Natasha Mpala said through its various activities and projects, Lake October raises awareness and funds to help cancer patients.
“Lake October Festival is dedicated to help cancer-affected people with raising funds from the activities to be held during those days,” said Mpala.
She said the fourth edition had gained relevance in the tourism industry due to its persistence in upholding the heritage of Masvingo and Zimbabwe at large.
“The festival has gained recognition and endorsement from the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) solidifying its importance in the country’s tourism landscape. With over 5 000 attendees in its inaugural year, the festival has become one of Africa’s premier destination festivals,” said Mpala.
The festival begins with Masvingo Golf Club hosting the annual Lake October golf day on Friday October 11 and the opening night of the music festival will be held at Caravan Park with a number of big artists expected to perform on the day.
“After the golf tournament, there will be a music concert with top Zimbabwean musicians, the ChillSpot family, Trevor Dongo, NishaTs, Dj Nospa, Black Pepper and MC Kauleza, with the addition of a surprise artist,” said Mpala.
On October 12 the festival shifts to the Great Zimbabwe Monuments, Lake Mutirikwi, and surrounding tourist attraction centres including Tambai Lakeshore at Lake Mutirikwi and other activities. The closing night of the music festival will be headlined by dancehall kingpin Winky D, Gemma Griffiths, Hwindi President, Mbeu, Mr Candy, DJ Crazy DEE, Miss Candice and Mc Kauleza.
Ordinary advanced tickets will be sold at US$15 for two days pass, VIP US$30 for two days while at the gate tickets for Friday will be sold at US$7 for the ordinary and US$15 for VIP. Ordinary tickets for Saturday will be sold at US$15 and US$25 for VIP.
