The idea behind the market is to create an environment where young and aspiring entrepreneurs, creators and innovators could showcase and sell their products, meet other like-minded people, validate new ideas, get tips from established brands, create connections and get the necessary exposure to take their business further.
Create an environment that will be a get away for everyone and provide entertainment every month.
This flea market of its kind has never happened in Matatiele and surrounding towns and have attracted people from all across the country including Lesotho people. It has been growing from strength to strength
Type: Experience
Category: Innovative
Motivation for award: The event is hosted in a rural developing town which is something thats been overlooked in South Africa, which is development of small businesses and tourism in small towns. It is therefore a tourist attraction of note in the current economic climate and much needed as it provides the following ENTERTAINMENT AND EXPERIENCE THROUGH OUT THE DAY: i. Live performances by local talents ii. Live poetry and bands iii. Dance groups etc. iv. Photographers AND aortography capturing the events v. Live interviews and competitions . vi. Indigenous games and board games. vii. Fashion parade viii. Birthday celebrations ix. Business launch/showers
Region: Eastern Cape / Matatiele
Imbizio Lifestyle Market
Fun Filled Flea Market
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