Re: Concerts in National Parks
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:39 am
Media Release: SANParks Cancels Golden Gate Classics 2020
20 October 2020
South African National Parks (SANParks) has cancelled the Golden Gate Classics 2020 due to the uncertainty regarding COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
SANParks Managing Executive: Tourism Development & Marketing, Hapiloe Sello said "we have had to cancel this event for 2020 even though we have moved to lockdown level 1, which allows for the gathering of 500 people outdoors. The Golden Gate Classics is usually held in December and due to the lockdown, it has been difficult to plan for an event of this size".
The Golden Gate Classics is a weekend of Classical and Jazz music held under the stars at the foothills of the majestic Maluti Mountain Range in Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
In conclusion, Sello said that during these unprecedented times, we have to change the way we do business. "We continue to place the safety of both guests and staff at the top of our priority list and we hope that in 2021 we will be able to provide our guests with the once-in-a-lifetime that is the Golden Gate Classics. We look forward to hosting you again at the Golden Gate Classics 2021."
Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Media enquiries:
Reynold "Rey" Thakhuli
SANParks Acting Head of Communications
Cell: 073 373 4999 or email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org
20 October 2020
South African National Parks (SANParks) has cancelled the Golden Gate Classics 2020 due to the uncertainty regarding COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
SANParks Managing Executive: Tourism Development & Marketing, Hapiloe Sello said "we have had to cancel this event for 2020 even though we have moved to lockdown level 1, which allows for the gathering of 500 people outdoors. The Golden Gate Classics is usually held in December and due to the lockdown, it has been difficult to plan for an event of this size".
The Golden Gate Classics is a weekend of Classical and Jazz music held under the stars at the foothills of the majestic Maluti Mountain Range in Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
In conclusion, Sello said that during these unprecedented times, we have to change the way we do business. "We continue to place the safety of both guests and staff at the top of our priority list and we hope that in 2021 we will be able to provide our guests with the once-in-a-lifetime that is the Golden Gate Classics. We look forward to hosting you again at the Golden Gate Classics 2021."
Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Media enquiries:
Reynold "Rey" Thakhuli
SANParks Acting Head of Communications
Cell: 073 373 4999 or email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org