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On the Go Explorers
Written by Ess Opiyo. Culture and the travel industry have consistently been connected. Social sights, attractions and occasions give a significant inspiration to travel, and travel in itself produces culture. Over the years, the connection between culture and the travel industry has been distinguished and a type of consumption birthed: Read more…
Four Twenty South
Giving back to our area
The Diani Regatta is now in its ninth year and is the only event on the South Coast of Kenya which showcases the local Digo/Mijikenda traditional culture. Fishermen from along the beach come together to race their ngalawas (canoes with outriggers dug out of giant mango trees). Traditional food and handicrafts are for sale and the income from these goes to women’s groups. Locally grown produce is also available and Read more…
Visit Diani
Diani Regatta is the epitome of local culture showcasing tradition through canoe races commonly referred to as ngalawas. Local Hotels and brands sponsor canoe races, therefore, giving opportunities to Diani fishermen to flaunt their ocean manoeuvring skills on the ngalawa Read more…
Ngaali Inflight Magazine
The Diani Ngalawa Regatta, now in its 8th year, is the only event on the South Coast which showcases traditional local culture. According to the organisers, they realised that cultural traditions in our community are dying rapidly Read more…
Coastal Guide
The Diani Ngalawa Regatta, now in its 6th year, is the only event on the South Coast together to race their ngalawas (canoes with outriggers dug out of giant mango trees). Their skill in manoeuvring their boats as they fly across the waves is awesome. You can join the fun by sponsoring a boat, crewing, learning how to sail or just cheering them on. Read more…
KBC Channel 1 TV
If you’re still around the coast or can spare a weekend this January, travel down to Diani for the annual regatta festival. The festival was first organised in a bid to promote and preserve the cultural traditions of Kenya’s south coast region by the South Coast Community Ecotourism Association (SCCEA). This year’s regatta festival will take place in Diani at the Alliance Safari Beach Hotel Read more…