​Eskawata Kayawai Africa Summer Solstice Community Celebration

​With DJ Charl Chaka

​The Summer Solstice has always been a sacred turning point for humanity. A day when the sun reaches its most southerly setting point along the western horizon before beginning its journey back across the sky. Across cultures and across time, this moment has been honoured at sacred sites all over the world.

​We invite you to gather and groove, in community and celebration as we welcome the longest day of the year, honouring the sun, BARI YUXIBU, and open our hearts to joy, connection, music and movement.

​Offerings of the day

​Garden Lounge & Pool Vibes
A relaxed summer space to unwind and connect

​Epazote Mexican Food Stall
Authentic Mexican flavours made with love — handmade tortillas, aromatic salsas, and dishes inspired by Mexico’s vibrant culinary heritage

​Cold pressed juices and ice lollies by NUTRIVITA

​Delicious and heart opening cacao by SANA

​Community Craft Market
A beautiful opportunity to find meaningful Christmas gifts from Makemba, SANA, Virtue Pant, Omens hand crafted jewellery, Jodhi Moon, Gary Van Wyk photography prints and more

​Despacho gratitude Solstice Ceremony led by Nicky Silawu, Lyndi Sales and Tanya Mukani
We gather in circle, called to prayer, taking a moment of pause in honour of the great Grandfather Sun, the elixir of life. As the Sun reaches its ultimate peak we move into groove with an eclectic mix of electro Haux remixed beats by our dear brother renowned DJ CHARL CHAKA from Ecstatic Dance Dubai

​Schedule

• ​1pm – 4pm

  • ​Garden lounge, pool vibes

• ​4:30pm – 5:30pm

  • ​Call to prayer, solstice ceremony

• ​6pm – 8:30pm

  • ​Solstice dance with DJ Charl Chaka (Dubai)

• ​8:30pm – 9pm

  • ​Closing prayer by Tanya Mukani

​What to bring

• ​Costume/towel

• ​Water bottle

• ​Picnic blanket

• ​Instruments

• ​Cash

​Parking

​Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling or using nearby side streets, the Noordhoek common parking bay and walking to The Center.

​Note to parents

​The event is free of charge to children under 12 years of age. Please take full responsibility of your darlings especially little ones around the swimming pool or bring a child minder to support.

​Kindly partnered and sponsored by