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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322
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SUMMARY:Rotary Annual Golf Day Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Come and join a charity golf day courtesy of Rotary Zanzibar and Fumba Town. They are offering a great day of golf on the beautiful course of Sea Cliff Resort\, filled with the fun and the friendship of other players\, members and sponsors and friends and family. \nWhen else do you enjoy fresh Italian coffee and delicious pastries just before your first tee? How often does the cool kick of a Moscow Mule add some extra pizzazz to your swing and the legendry powers of coconut water will no doubt add accuracy and precision to your putting. \nAnd while you are having the best fun you have had on a golf course you will be doing this to help 1\,000’s of others.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/rotary-annual-golf-day-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200109
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
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SUMMARY:The Kraken Cup
DESCRIPTION:Forget boring modern yachts with their auto-pilots and comfy cabins. For a proper ocean adventure vessel you need to go back a few centuries. \nTake a dugout canoe made from a mango tree\, add a bamboo mast\, a sail and a couple of outriggers and you have an Ngalawa – the ultimate sailing machine. \nLine up against a fleet of like-minded souls and point it towards the Indian Ocean racecourse of spice islands\, deserted beaches and sand banks off the coast of Tanzania. Whilst gunning for glory\, you can celebrate the fact that you’re helping do your bit to save the world too. \nWelcome to the Kraken Cup\, the world’s greatest sailing race.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/the-kraken-cup/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190621T054518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T054519Z
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SUMMARY:Jambiani Beach and Watersports Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Zanzibar Beach & Watersports Festival is a celebration of beach life\, culture & music\, spanning 3 days held annually in Jambiani (South East Zanzibar).\nFree entry – every day from 10 am until late. \nThis non-profit event is organized by an informal group of volunteers led by Red Monkey Lodge and involving a multitude of local organizations\, hotels\, individuals and village groups. Activities include many beach games and events such as bike race\, beach soccer\, beach volleyball\, beach run\, kite surf demo\, ngalawa race\, goat race\, mandazi high jump\, chef competition\, barman competition and many more. Local NGOs and community groups also have stalls selling local products and running workshops for all to get involved with. Spend the evenings listening to an amazing line up of live musicians and DJs from Zanzibar\, Tanzania and around the world.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/jambiani-beach-and-watersports-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191028
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T220758Z
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SUMMARY:Visual Arts Festival Zanzibar
DESCRIPTION:Visual Arts Festival Zanzibar (VAFZanzibar) is an annual visual arts festival commencing October 2019. Revolving around the exhibitions of Zanzibari\, African and international visual artists accompanied by the work of creative communities in Zanzibar. \nThe VAFZanzibar team consists of artists and arts management professionals who live in and are from Zanzibar and are excited by the creativity and possibilities of the Islands. All of them are engaged either in making art in Zanzibar or connecting artists within and without of Zanzibar. They are all facilitating connections with the aim of widening creative discourses\, and see the festival as a step towards all the above. \nFor this event intheir first year\, the theme is Hapa Hapa Now! meaning “here we are now”. Everything we are has been formed by our heritage\, histories and herstories\, but we are also the present (the NOW) of the future. They will be exhibiting work that reflects this reality.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/visual-arts-festival-zanzibar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190929
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190621T054226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T054226Z
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SUMMARY:Zanzibar Tourism Show
DESCRIPTION:In Association with the Ministry of Information\, Tourism and Heritage and The Commission of Tourism\, Zanzibar. The newly established Zanzibar Tourism Show will host 150+ exhibitors from East Africa and Mainly Tanzania. The first edition of the Zanzibar Tourism show was held at The Verde Hotel Zanzibar in October 2018. International and inbound tour operators from East Africa plus approximately 3\,000 visitors attended. The Zanzibar Tourism Show plays host to so many destinations\, venues and attractions dedicated exclusively to the Zanzibar\, Tanzania and African markets. Visit The Zanzibar Tourism Show\, the ultimate business event for the domestic and international tourism industry. \nThe 2018 show was inaugurated by His Excellency\, The President of Zanzibar\, Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein\, who was guest of honour to officiate the opening ceremony. 2019 is set to be bigger and better!
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/zanzibar-tourism-show/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190820
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
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SUMMARY:Jahazi Literary & Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a scintillating weekend of open-air jazz concerts\, poetry readings\, storytelling\, literary round table\, cultural walks and talks\, an all access VIP lounge with the stars\, and the very best after-parties in town! \nThis year Jahazi will be headlined by some of Africa’s great musicians. The upcoming and future of African music and those who have set the standards of creativity in the last 30 years for the new generation to aspire to and follow.  \nAll held at the Old Fort and Livingstone Beach Restaurant. \nThe Jahazi Festival atmosphere is unique. It is both a festival for the audience and the artist. You can enjoy close encounters with some of the world’s most talented writers and musicians and have lengthy one on one discussions with them after their performances or at the after parties held at the Jahazi home Livingstone Beach Restaurant. If you are an aspiring musician or writer and need inspiration or advice on your art form\, just ask.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/jahazi-literary-jazz-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190816
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T085457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T085458Z
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SUMMARY:Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Hajj)
DESCRIPTION:Eid al-Adha also called the “Sacrifice Feast”\, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year\, and considered the holier of the two. It honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son\, as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before Abraham sacrificed his son\, God provided a male goat to sacrifice instead. In commemoration of this\, an animal is sacrificed and divided into three parts: one third of the share is given to the poor and needy; another third is given to relatives\, friends and neighbours; and the remaining third is retained by the family. \nCelebrations in Zanzibar are very similar to Eid al-Fitr where many locals dress up and head in to town to meet friends and enjoy good food together.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/eid-al-adha-eid-al-hajj/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T085307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T085307Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Town Reggae Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Zanzibar Reggae Festival – East Africa’s first environmentally conscious festival on a zero-waste mission!  \nTheir objective is to unify people from Zanzibar and from different backgrounds to join hands\, experience the beauty of this tropical island and contribute to overcoming environmental issues while enjoying Reggae music together. \nBeyond the music this festival stands for unity and upholding the deeply rooted Rastafarian cultural heritage in Zanzibar. Therefore each year in the spirit of the festival\, they encourage Zanzibari’s and visitors to unite and make an effort together to improve the Zanzibar environment – therefore preserving the unique beauty of Zanzibar. \nThis year during the festival a major beach clean up in Stone Town in cooperation with Sustainable East Africa as well as tree plantings in cooperation with Fumba Town Service Centre are planned.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/stone-town-reggae-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190730
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T085201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T085202Z
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SUMMARY:Mwaka Kogwa (Shirazi New Year)
DESCRIPTION:Mwaka Kogwa or Mwaka Koga (“show of the year”) celebrations\, of Shirazi heritage\, take place in July/August in the village of Makunduchi in the South of the island. It celebrates the Persian (Shirazi) New Year. In Mwaka Kogwa\, a ritual battle is fought\, at the end of which a hut is burned. Then\, predictions are made for the new year\, based on the direction taken by the smoke. Tours are organised to visit the festival and to explain and point out the customs. \nThe exact date is to be determined.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/mwaka-kogwa-shirazi-new-year/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T084928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T084928Z
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SUMMARY:Zanzibar Cultural Day
DESCRIPTION:The Festival takes place on the 19th of July each year. The event is marked by cultural dances\, road shows\, Taarab Performances\, exhibitions\, art and craft and the likes. Drawing participants from many countries such as Mozambique\, Kenya\, Comoro\, Germany\, China and India. The Zanzibar Cultural Festival has become very popular in Sub Saharan Africa.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/zanzibar-cultural-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
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SUMMARY:Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) – Festival of the Dhow Countries
DESCRIPTION:ZIFF is East Africa’s largest film\, music and arts festival\, bringing new talents together from all over the world for a Zanzibar Tamasha!  \nFilm – Each year\, some of the most captivating and cutting-edge cinema from Africa and beyond is screened in venues across the island. From world-premiers to local shorts\, they have it all\, with a long history of showcasing the highest quality film from all over the world. Films are submitted based on a yearly theme and entered into various categories and competitions. The final night is an awards night\, where the winning films are recognised and celebrated. \nMusic – ZIFF also puts on the island’s best parties. Live music\, dance\, DJs and performance across several venues means that carnival fever hits Zanzibar for 2 weeks! They bring musicians together from all over Africa\, as well as recognised international acts.  \nCommunity – A Zanzibar institution\, ZIFF is a truly local festival\, with exhibitions\, workshops\, and cultural tours that take you to the heart of the community. They promote local talent in film and music\, showcasing new and old creative achievements. As ZIFF comes to town\, so too do opportunities for recognising arts and crafts – the festival is always a hotbed of activity! 
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/zanzibar-international-film-festival-ziff-festival-of-the-dhow-countries/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190630
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T084726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T084727Z
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SUMMARY:ZANZI HALF Marathon 2019
DESCRIPTION:ZANZI HALF is a collaboration between Right to Movement and Upendo Means Love. ZANZI HALF is a race for gender equality and women’s empowerment. A race that encourages women and men to participate on equal terms. A race that unlocks female potential and inspires confidence. A race for women to claim their human right to move – freely. And a race that builds bridges between Zanzibar and the world. \nZANZI HALF features a half marathon as well as a 10K and a 5K race on the same\, historic course. The race is open to both men and women as that is the best way to promote equality.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/zanzi-half-marathon-2019/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T084000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T084001Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Annual Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rotary Club of Zanzibar for a memorable night of singing and dancing! \nTombola Prizes; Lucky Ticket Prize; Rooftop Sunset Cocktails; 3 Course Banquet Dinner with Wine. All set to the amazing tunes of DJ Eddy. Enjoy the night with friends and help the Rotary Club to raise the funds that it needs to support many worthwhile projects across the islands of Zanzibar.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/rotary-annual-gala-dinner/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190621T055028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T084530Z
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SUMMARY:The Annual Stanbic DYC Zanzibar Adventure Paddle
DESCRIPTION:This epic paddle was founded in 2015\, when a group of Dar es Salaam Yacht Club paddlers teamed up with sponsors\, Stanbic Bank\, to complete the 6.5 – 7 hour paddle adventure. Four years later\, with Stanbic Bank still\, this paddle adventure has become an annual event and as from 2018 had 10 Stanbic Sponsored EPIC surfski’s available for out of town and/or International participants. In 2018 the event took place on the 30th of June. The dates for the 2019 race are confirmed as 15th June.  \nApproximately 34km of sea lies between mainland Dar es Salaam and the Pungume sandbank in Zanzibar. What looks like a simple trip on Google Earth turns into a very respectable challenge to those who might aspire to such things. The sea floor in this passage is variable\, ranging from very deep to very shallow and the currents can be strong\, but with the right preparation\, one experiences a magical early morning departure in the dark\, panoramic sunrise out of the ocean and a rewarding run with the ocean swells and breeze.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/the-annual-stanbic-dyc-zanzibar-adventure-paddle/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T084611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T084611Z
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SUMMARY:Zanzibar Fashion Week
DESCRIPTION:Fashion Week Zanzibar is a new initiative dedicated to celebrating fashion created in or inspired by the beautiful island of Zanzibar\, Tanzania. The festival of fashion will be held at locations around Unguja\, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago. \nSet off the coast of East Africa\, in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean\, the style of Zanzibar has many influences. Rich Swahili culture blends here with Indian\, Arab and European influences\, brought here for centuries on trade winds. The unique culture\, paradise setting\, and Zanzibar’s status as a cosmopolitan hub of trade all influence the designs created and inspired by the archipelago. \nAt Fashion Week Zanzibar\, see the freshest\, newest styles created by Zanzibar’s established and up and coming designers. Drawing from centuries of cultural collisions\, the brightly coloured traditional patterns of kanga and kitenge from Eastern Africa\, and a one-of-a-kind modern island sensibility\, designs showcased at Fashion Week Zanzibar will showcase the best and most unique style in the region.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/zanzibar-fashion-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190609
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190620T084402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T084403Z
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SUMMARY:Eid-al-Fitr
DESCRIPTION:Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday. Celebrated by muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan\, the islamic holy month of fasting. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid falls on the first day of the new moon and this varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities\, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality. \nIn Zanzibar Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by the 98% population of Muslims who all get dressed up in traditional clothing and celebrate on the streets for 4 days. There are local fairs/tents set up and many of the locals enjoy the delicious food from the street vendors while they spend time with friends and family celebrating this special occasion.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/eid-al-fitr/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190511
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190404T075351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T075352Z
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SUMMARY:Sauti za Busara
DESCRIPTION:Every year in February thousands of music fans from across the globe converge at Stone Town’s Old Fort to experience a unique taste of African music as hosted by Sauti za Busara. \n“This is a space where all kinds of arts professionals meet\, from festival directors to music producers\, managers and distributors\, they all come to Zanzibar in February to check the pulse of the East African music scene”\, says festival director Yusuf Mahmoud. \nConsidered as one of Africa’s most-respected festivals\, Sauti za Busara brings together more than 460 musicians to the Spice Islands. \nAs a festival that has grown enormously in its 15 years of operation\, the event attracts media and music professionals from across Africa\, Europe and beyond\, thereby providing a unique platform for East African musicians to share their music with the world.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/sauti-za-busara/
LOCATION:Stone Town\, Zanzibar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190421
DTSTAMP:20260403T175946
CREATED:20190404T061626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T062152Z
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SUMMARY:Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond - Release Day 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond is a community based group established in 1993 as an effort to conserve the population of sea turtles native to Zanzibar island\n\n\n\nJoin them to celebrate the annual release of the sea turtles\, from the big natural pond to the sea. As always once a year they do this event so don’t miss it. Your small help will be a big help for them & the turtles. There will be the opportunity to release a big number of them including adult\, juvenile & baby turtles.
URL:https://zanzibar-ecotourism.org/event/mnarani-marine-turtles-conservation-pond-release-day-2019/
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