adminClr Moyo joined more than 600 people singing carols at the Amphitheatre. Children from Queen Elizabeth Children’s Home provided the Nativity play with Mr Peter Rollason narrating.
The audience was asked to light candles as they sang the carols, which created a beautiful scene under the dim lights putting the audience into the Christmas mood.
In his remarks, Clr Moyo commended the residents of Bulawayo for their spirit of giving and urged them to spare a thought for the less fortunate.
“There are vulnerable residents in our communities that we ought not to forget. Many people are living in poverty and destitution,” he said.
Clr Moyo said those with the ability to give should help in cheering the less fortunate during the festive season.
He urged residents to drive safely as they travel to different destinations during the festive season.
“I urge you to exercise extreme caution on the roads during this time when we visit friends and relatives.
“Avoid speeding and overloading because we value your life and contribution to the development of the City of Bulawayo,” Clr Moyo said.
Rotary Club Bulawayo organised the carols whose proceeds will go to charity.
Past president of Rotary Club, Mr Eric Rensburg, who is in charge of organising the event, said the carols gave the people a chance to raise money to buy food for the less fortunate.
“We raise money to buy food for the children from Queen Elizabeth Children’s Home. It is an opportunity for people to be involved in a good cause,” he said.
Mr Rensburg said he had enjoyed organising the carols for the past 24 years.
“I have done this for a long time and it is for a good cause. It has been an initiative of the Rotary Club for these carols to be on the calendar,” he said.
Mr Grant Kaschula, who travelled from Gweru, said he enjoyed the time he spent with his family at the carols.
“I have been attending the carols for the past three years. I bring my whole family to the carols and I really enjoy it.
“Unfortunately, this year I will be working on Christmas,” said Mr Kaschula.
Mrs Mabel Mwamuka said she came to the carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus and people should emulate his life.
The Salvation Army band provided music and was led by Mrs Shirly Smith with Mr Andy Goodwill conducting.
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