In photos: MTN Bushfire festival Posted on 7 April 2016 Tags:April 2016, Swaziland ‘Bring your fire’ the saying goes – and they mean it. Vuyi and I travelled to the MTN Bushfire festival in Swaziland last year to witness the burning ourselves. Swaziland’s MTN Bushfire festival is something special. Swaziland is a beautiful, proud country. It’s different, and diverse. And although it also has a reputation for keeping a tight grip on self-expression, Bushfire flies its freedom flag defiantly. You’ll see every type of person under the sun – black and white, foreign and local, children and adults – all smiling, dancing, talking, drinking, eating and just plain enjoying together. It’s a festival like no other. There are people crying. Others are chanting and clapping and everyone – everyone – is dancing. Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness (BCUC) are moving my spirit. I close my eyes and let the music and lyrics move me. – Vuyi Qubeka This year the festival promises to be just as good, if not better, than last year. Be sure to head over to the Bushfire website, for more information on the line-up and to book your ticket. Read Vuyi’s full story in the April 2016 issue of Getaway magazine And also read: Why you can’t miss Bushfire festival this year Swaziland Bushfire 2015. Love and light all around. Kids are welcome here. There’s a dedicated play zone and this year (2016) there will be an African Storytelling hut. Evening at Swaziland Bushfire 2015. The view of the main stage at night. LEFT: Les Nubians | RIGHT: Freshlyground. Joy, smiles and dance. House on Fire Amphitheatre, with its colourful fantasy-scape. The Amphitheatre. Portraits from the festival. On the right, Vuyi’s friend, Craig, wearing headphones from the silent gig by Tonik and friends. Kahn from the Parlotones and The Soil. BCUC never fail to rouse your spirit and send goosebumps across your flesh. Sunset over the crowds. Also read: The best music festivals in Africa Read the full story in the April 2016 issue of Getaway magazine. Get this issue → Our April issue is packed full of great holiday ideas for 2016. Get your copy today. Related Posts #SaveOurBeachHuts with a Steenberg Hotel picnic and Craig Hinds 4 November 2022 Steenberg Hotel and Craig Hinds are teaming up to bring you a picnic and a... read more SANParks to host Women’s Day event at Rietvlei Nature Reserve 20 July 2022 The SANParks Honorary Rangers will host a morning of fun at Pretoria's Rietvlei Nature Reserve... read more 10 things to do this Halloween in Joburg and Cape Town 24 October 2017 South Africans have embraced this creepy holiday, here are 10 ways to get spooky in... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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