MBABANE -The Coronation Park transformed into a vibrant hub of unity and excitement as people of all ages gathered for the highly-anticipated Mbabane Day.
The open-air annual event proved beyond doubt to be a family-oriented event, drawing music lovers, foodies and fun seekers for an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Starting at 11am and running until late, attendees flooded the venue with camp chairs, picnic throws and cooler boxes packed with food and refreshments. The lush green grass offered the perfect setting for families and friends to sit back, unwind and soak in the picnic atmosphere. Children played freely while adults relaxed, enjoying local treats and meals from various vendor stalls set up around the park. Bab’Dlamini handled the day time music decks and delivered music friend to the youth that got them singing along and dancing to the music.
Organised under the inspiring theme ‘Our City. One Community. One Day’, the festival is part of the municipal council’s ongoing strategy to bring life into the capital and create a thriving urban centre. Municipal leadership, including Mayor Thulani Mkhonto and Chief Executive Officer Gciniwe Fakudze, were present to celebrate alongside the crowd.
Fakudze expressed her deep delight at the impressive turnout, highlighting how the gathering succeeded in bringing citizens together from every corner of Eswatini.
“EmaSwati have come out from across different towns in the country,” said Fakudze. “I am overwhelmed and excited because people have come out to celebrate their capital city, and more especially, community and families.”
Beyond the music, food and social atmosphere, the event offered sports entertainment for all preferences. Sports enthusiasts enjoyed a wide range of activities, including golf, basketball, boxing, netball and rugby. Football fans were also given a special treat, as a big screen showed live coverage of the famous Soweto Derby, keeping the crowd cheering throughout the match.
Mbabane Day delivered on its promise to bring people together. The strong turnout, joyful crowd, and seamless blend of sports, culture and family entertainment proved that the council’s vision to make Mbabane a bustling, community-centered capital is well underway.
