Festive lights and Christmas magic

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GEORGE NEWS - Unity Park has been coming alive every evening since last Saturday, when the town's Christmas lights were switched on by George Mayor Leon van Wyk and a hard-working team of Electrotechnical Services staff.

Georgians and visitors alike enjoy the festive atmosphere in York Street, as well as the famous Oewer Street in Twee Rivieren where residents took it upon themselves to create a Christmas wonderland.

"George Municipality wants to bring good cheer and signal the start of our festive season by switching on our Christmas lights," said media liaison officer Debra Sauer.

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"Although no official event was planned for the official switching on of the lights this year, mainly due to Covid restrictions, the lights bring holiday cheer to tourists and residents alike."

Lights, camera and action in Oewer Street. Photo: Monja Hechter

Mayor Leon van Wyk (middle) switched on the festive lights at Unity Park. With him him are the electrotechnical team that worked tirelessly to get the lights ready during wet and difficult weather conditions over the past two weeks. Deputy Mayor Raybin Figland, other councillors and Acting Municipal Manager Dr Michele Gratz also attended the event.