THE DAILY
No. 4
SAIMUNER Thursday, June 22nd 2017
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Pomp and Funfair at the Gala Dinner By Julie Ambani was when she declared the drinks and food bar closed for a while but other than that, most had sentiments of undeniable love for her, some even pledging to send her roses the next day. Nirali Patel took over for a while to host a mini fashion show where the delegates who had been nominated for the best dressed delegate award were given a chance to strut their stuff as the crowd cheered for those whose dressing they loved the most.
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Faith and Maya with a friend at the Gala Dinner last night
After the pomp and funfair of the Global Village in the afternoon, the excitement levels for the Gala Night were soaring high.
Joanne later took over the hosting again as she introduced the performers for the night such as Vanessa and Leo, Khweva, among others. Many presentations were made, some good, some outstanding. Singers sang their souls out while instrumentalists
Given that this event was free of charge, many delegates were able to attend and have a good time as they interacted within themselves. Upon arrival at the Michael Joseph Center one could see that the organizers of this event had gone all out. Lively music was blaring, setting the mood for a fun time. The hall was decorated with posters of the SDGs and chatter and banter filled the room. At the back of the room was James the artist who was drawing immaculate portraits of those who wanted to be drawn. There was a drinks and food bar where delegates were crowded each trying to get a cocktail or a snack to bite on. The DJ ensured that the music was contemporary music that everyone could relate to and the crowd was bopping to the beat. The emcee for the night was the vibrant Joanne Ntinyari who took control of the crowd by cracking humor and conducting interactive crowd activities. People said the only time they let her down
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Vanessa and Leo wooing the crowd with a song
charmed their way into the crowd’s heart. One of the performances that everyone agreed was simply phenomenal was that by the quartet who played the violins and cello. Their tunes were to die for. All in all it was a marvelous night which has been termed by the delegates as their favorite social yet. The Best dressed delegate will be announced on Friday during Cosing ceremony.