The bespoke producer of world-class, large-scale and intimate events Li’TheCa Eventique has officially unveiled the inaugural edition of The Royal Polo Day that will take place on the 4th of December 2021 at Royal Marang Hotel in Phokeng, Rustenburg.
The Royal Polo Day is an opulent, unique and exclusive lifestyle event that brings lovers of the Polo sport, high fashion and live music enthusiasts together for a day of sporting exhilaration and social mingling.
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The event was launched to media, socialites and influencers at the Blueberry Hotel in Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg on Wednesday, 10 November 2021. Stoan Seate, group member of the legendary Bongo Maffin kwaito group and proud North West product, was unveiled as the ambassador of The Royal Polo Day with his duties including MCing the official afterparty.
Li’TheCa Eventique has partnered with Absolute Polo and Gemini Park Polo Club to deliver an authentic match experience for the lovers of the sport. The Royal Polo Day has also been officially sanctioned by the South African Polo Association.
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“The event was inspired by our desire to contribute to the resuscitation of the tourism industry,” says Lindiwe Pholo, CEO of Li’TheCa Eventique. “The Royal Polo Day is a vehicle for social impact and economic recovery through tourism. It is more than just another social and sporting event on the calendar. It also offers meaningful engagement with a progressive audience that has a taste for the finest lifestyle.”
In terms of social impact, The Royal Polo Day will introduce the sport of Polo to school children in and around the region through a coaching clinic to learn the basics of the game and a rare opportunity to watch a Polo exhibition match on Friday, 3 December 2021.
“The main event on Saturday, 4 December ’21, will feature three competitive Polo matches with one dedicated to increase awareness against gender-based violence and raise funds for GBV NGOs in Rustenburg,” adds Pholo. “Local SMMEs will also benefit from the event by either supplying goods and services to the production of the event or being afforded premium space to exhibit and sell their products on the day of the main event.”
Pholo reiterates that multiple experiences have been curated for patrons over the weekend. A pre-event evening cocktail function will kick-start the festivities on Friday, 3 December. The following day, the three Polo matches will entertain fans before the official after party begins which features Sjava, Serame Sediti, Shekhinah, Msaki, Kwesta, Kuli Chana and Black Motion. The presidential marquee will feature a fashion show curated by designers Kele Foko, The Divine Style and Orapelng.
The weekend will wrap up with a Monochrome-themed Sunday Social event providing for a relaxed afternoon of mingling under the ambience of soul and R&B music.
Tickets for the event are available via Ticketpro, Spar and Postnet outlets starting from R550 for General Access and R2650 for VIP. For more information and regular updates patrons can follow The Royal Polo Facebook Page and @theroyalpoloday on Instagram and Twitter and the official hashtag is #TRPD21
Bongi Sikelo 