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From: Host
Category: Category
Date: 11 Jun 2003
Time: 14:19:44
Remote Name: 194.243.141.110
Zanzibar reunion 2004 Calgary & Edmonton, Canada From: Host Category: Category Date: 28 May 2003 Time: 11:27:47 Remote Name: 194.243.141.110 Comments Zanzibar reunion 2004 Hosting Cities : Calgary & Edmonton, Canada A major re-union for former residents of Zanzibar & Pemba Islands is being planned. The objective of this program is to bring together people from Canada, USA, U.K. and other countries - to re-establish acquaintances and re-kindle old friendships and to have fun. Event date : August 6-7-8, 2004 in the Olympic City of Calgary, Alberta. 1st night : Meet & Greet - re-establish old acquaintances - chit chat with friends - refreshments. 2nd night : Gala Evening - Authentic Zanzibari Dinner - Entertainment 3rd day : outdoor BBQ - farewell The program will be of great interest for those who have lived / schooled on the islands (at least) up to the time of the Revolution in January of 1964. Attendance will be by pre-registration only due to logistical reasons - for former and current residents of Zanzibar and their spouses. For people visiting from out side Alberta : A list of hotels/motels, car rentals, tourist attractions, tours & sight seeing will be provided. Visitors are expected to make their own accommodation arrangements in advance since this is a peak holiday season in Calgary. Canadian residents in the major cities (Toronto - Vancouver - Calgary - Edmonton - Ottawa & Montreal) will be contacted by their respective coordinators. Residents of U.K. and USA will also be contacted. A web-site may be setup in due course to provide regular updates and to promote this event. A database is being compiled for the benefit of the prospective participants and for making necessary arrangements. ALL coordinators are requested to circulate the attached data sheet to Zanzibaris in their respective areas. Please note that the success of this major event depends on how we promote. This program and on gathering /compiling the relevant information on timely basis. Zanzibar Re-Union August 2004: Participant Registration Data