Pinehas Pinehas

Youth are taking steps to improve mental health through various formats and platforms. “Tent City Festival is a brand-new two-day event set to take place on the 28 and 29 November, combining fun, competitions, music and community impact,” says Lungile Mathupi, one of the event organisers.

“We wanted a normal tent event, with just normal exhibitors selling their stuff, and then the whole idea changed into an advocacy for mental health,” Mathupi commented. He further emphasised the impact of the event, saying, “Tent City is not an NGO, it’s a privately hosted festival under Unzipped.cc, created to bring people together while promoting mental health awareness and supporting less privileged communities, leading up to the event.” He aired.

The event, which is expected to run for two days, on day one will be the Fun Day, which, according to Mathupi, will have “competitions, interactive games and mental wellness activities.” The second day, which is the concert day, will have “A vibrant music festival with live performances and entertainment.”

The organisers say they are finalising the venue and are inviting sponsors and partners who want to make an impact while being part of an exciting, meaningful event to help. In conclusion, Mathupi said, “Tent City is more than just a festival, it’s a space to have fun, compete and give back to the community.”

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