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18 December 2019
Carols by Candlelight with Rotary T he Hermanus Rotary Club hosted their annual Carols by Candlelight (a tradition in Hermanus since 1968) at the Old Harbour in Hermanus on Saturday evening. Entry was free but donations were welcomed by Rotary as they support a number of local charities. Upon arrival, guests were greeted by friendly members of the Rotary Club and given a candle and a song book for the evening’s beautiful performance. Many people arrived to enjoy the carols despite the unpredictable weather, and came prepared with chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and even umbrellas, in case of rain. Janine Neethling on the accordian.
The stage was beautifully arranged with a
The stage was beautifully decorated with lights, tinsel and a Christmas tree. The carollers sang beautifully under Janine Neethling's direction.
Christmas tree, tinsel and lights, and the carollers were all dressed in red, white and black. They were once again led by musician Janine Neethling, who also played the keyboard and accordion.
Guests were invited to sing along and candles were lit as the light started to fade, lending the Old Harbour a magical atmosphere. Carols by Candlelight has become an eagerly-awaited event for families over the holiday season and we look forward to seeing it grow even further in the coming years. – Taylum Meyer
Adults and children alike enjoyed the carol singing.
ABOVE: Emmanuel Laset with his dad Julio (Doctor at Camphill School) and mom Geralyn. RIGHT: As the sun began to set, guests lit their candles which created a warm, magical atmosphere. PHOTOS: Taylum Meyer
