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EXHIBITIONS AT THE NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM
A selection of 20th Century South African Art
Until 11 April 2010
An exhibition of works spanning the 20th Century from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum’s Permanent Collections.
Animals in art
Until 2 May 2010
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum’s exhibition entitled Animals in art features a menagerie of animals and other creatures, both weird and wonderful, from the Art Museum’s permanent collections.
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NMBT and the National Lottery invest in educating product owners
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism together with the Municipality’s Department of Economic Development and Recreational Services: Tourism is taking the opportunity given to them by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) by utilising a portion of the R859 500 awarded to them for greening and sustainable tourism, to educate tourism product owners on topics such as sustainable tourism and fair-trade, in preparation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, through workshops.
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Mark Twain and Cecil John Rhodes, among other well-known travellers, gave public lectures and stayed at the Grand Hotel, the Port Elizabeth Club and the Edward Hotel.
It is believed that David Livingstone stayed in Port Elizabeth briefly to stock up on supplies before moving inland.
Transport
During the diamond rush era at Kimberley, Freeman Cobb started the first coaching service between Kimberley and Port Elizabeth. He died at the age of 46, and was buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The famous Apple Express antique steam train journeys to the quaint village of Thornhill and passes over the Van Staden’s River Bridge, the highest narrow-gauge railway bridge in the world.
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ABSA KIRKWOOD WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
The whole family is invited to kick off the June holidays at the 2010 Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees on June 4, 5 and 6 as a warm-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Rated as one of the top festivals in the country, Kirkwood has something for everyone in the family – a special Kidz Zone for the youngsters, live cooking and other demonstrations all day, over 350 specialist stalls selling specialist wildlife-themed art, craft and décor items, as well as scrumptious treats.
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2010 NMB Host City Roadshows
It is not long before the 2010 FIFA World Cup reaches our shores, with this in mind the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s 2010 Directorate is intensifying its campaign to raise awareness and generate interest about the biggest upcoming spectacle in the world, the 2010 FIFA World Cup. As promised in our Zone 365 launch bash, the bashes will be held throughout Nelson Mandela Bay so come join in the excitement generated by the Zone 365 roadshows.
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BUKELA AND HLOSI GAME LODGE VALENTINES SPECIAL
Two 5 Star Game Lodges situated in the 7000 hectare, malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve, 75km from Port Elizabeth.
Hlosi & Bukela offer guests a BIG 5 Game Experience and a luxury Valentine’s breakaway.
Hlosi offers you a weekend away with your family, where Bukela offers you a private setting for that perfect romantic getaway.
Includes: All meals, teas, snacks and memorable game drives.
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