{"id":222954,"date":"2022-04-26T04:24:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T02:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=115115"},"modified":"2022-04-26T04:24:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T02:24:48","slug":"some-fun-facts-to-prepare-you-for-the-59th-amanzimtoti-highland-gathering-on-the-sapphire-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/some-fun-facts-to-prepare-you-for-the-59th-amanzimtoti-highland-gathering-on-the-sapphire-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Some fun facts to prepare you for the 59th Amanzimtoti Highland Gathering on the Sapphire Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/some-fun-facts-to-prepare-you-for-the-59th-amanzimtoti-highland-gathering-on-the-sapphire-coast.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/some-fun-facts-to-prepare-you-for-the-59th-amanzimtoti-highland-gathering-on-the-sapphire-coast.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail alignleft wp-image-115116 lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/some-fun-facts-to-prepare-you-for-the-59th-amanzimtoti-highland-gathering-on-the-sapphire-coast.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail alignleft wp-image-115116\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/some-fun-facts-to-prepare-you-for-the-59th-amanzimtoti-highland-gathering-on-the-sapphire-coast.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"150\">The much-anticipated Highland Gathering is finally back as the KZN Upper South Coast town of Amanzimtoti gets tartaned up for the Scottish festivities taking place at Hutchison Park on Saturday, 30 April from 9am.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe annual Highland Gathering has long been an Amanzimtoti classic and an important fundraiser for the incredible work being done by the Amanzimtoti Lions,\u201d said Lions president, Natalie Angelo. \u201cVisitors to this family-friendly event can look forward to a full programme of firm favourites, as well as a number of new additions to properly celebrate the event after a two-year break.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sapphire Coast Tourism\u2019s Romy Wenzel, said the organisation is encouraging visitors to take advantage of the event, and the opportunities presented by the long weekend as a way to explore the many beautiful beaches, natural sites and tourist-friendly activities on offer in the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Highland Gathering facts to get excited about!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Kilted up<br \/>The Scottish Highland Association has ruled that all competing in the Highland Gathering must wear a kilt. Visitors to the Highland Gathering will get to view a range of kilts crafted in tartan significant of different Scottish clans and are encouraged to \u201ckilt up\u201d in the spirit of the day.<\/p>\n<p>The question always remains: What do you have under that kilt?<\/p>\n<p>2. The pipers<br \/>There is no sound quite as Scottish as the bagpipes \u2013 and certainly a sound that will reverberate on the day. The reason for this is not only the sheer number of bagpipers, but the fact that the volume of bagpipes cannot be adjusted \u2013 it\u2019s loud or louder! There was even a time when the pipes were classified a weapon \u2013 you be the judge!<\/p>\n<p>The 59th Highland Gathering Programme<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s \u2018post-Covid-19\u2019 Highland Gathering boasts a wonderful programme for the whole family to enjoy, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 MCing by popular ECR DJ, Dave Guselli<br \/>\u2022 The new DJ Tent and Performing Stage featuring top-class local performances<br \/>\u2022 The Food Corner for delicious meals enjoyed in the Shaded Seating Area<br \/>\u2022 Teen singing sensation, Keely Crocker<br \/>\u2022 The Mr and Miss Highland Gathering beauty pageant<br \/>\u2022 Clean Surf Project promoting green practices<br \/>\u2022 Steel Drums<br \/>\u2022 Rhythmic Dance Studio<br \/>\u2022 Toti Hillbillies Line Dancing<br \/>\u2022 Double Beat Drum Studio<br \/>\u2022 Kidz Zone<br \/>\u2022 Fashion Show<br \/>\u2022 Arts &amp; Crafts<br \/>\u2022 Car Dealers<br \/>\u2022 Bar Tents<br \/>\u2022 \u2026and more!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is set to be one of the best Highland Gathering\u2019s yet, with a full programme of events, entertainment, food and shopping!\u201d said Amanzimtoti Lions member and event coordinator, Ken Toward. \u201cWe look forward to welcoming everyone back to this fantastic event in one of the country\u2019s most beautiful settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Mr and Miss Highland Gathering beauty pageant starts at 1pm, with registration from 11.30am to 12.15pm. Enter in a number of age categories at a cost of R80 per entry by emailing events@modelm.co.za.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets to the Highland Gathering will be available at the venue. All funds raised from the Highland Gathering will be donated to the local community through a number of charitable Amanzimtoti Lions initiatives. The ticket prices are:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Adults \u2013 R50<br \/>\u2022 Pensioners\/Scholars \u2013 R30<br \/>\u2022 Children under 6 years \u2013 Free<br \/>\u2022 Secure parking at the Amanzimtoti Rugby Club \u2013 R20 per vehicle<\/p>\n<p>For more information, check out \u2018Highland Gathering\u2019 on Facebook. 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