KAREOKE EVENINGS THE EXPO WP WAY

Last night was Kereoke night at EXPO WP, and once again it was packed to capacity. From my point of view and I suppose yours too, a full-house is certainly a very good sign and a good hand at that. Talking about a good hand, lets clap a hearty-one for Kader from 'Miller's Media and Marketing Productions' for his Kareoke initiative and for giving “up-&-cumming” youngsters an opportunity to showcase their talent. The talent in question took the form of an 11 member brass band called "Jazz Addiction" and wow!... could they play Jazz. They had a full compliment of musicians and a young lady with a "Golden Voice" who set the tone for the evening, and what an evening it was indeed.

One could say that EXPO WP was setting a trend for week-end entertainment with lots to eat and drink as usual, with many familiar faces attending, along with some new faces or rather faces I haven't seen before. This kinda makes me sound like an old Kareoke-hollic but that's OK, because I go for the Coffee, and Man!... was the coffee good.? I would be inclined to say lets give Shaun from Craving Coffee a hand as well, for the brilliant coffee he makes which can be perfectly paired by a slice of cake from Ming's. Yes, once again in true Ming's style, a meal voucher was offered as the lucky prize which was in my opinion better than last week's prize, this was a "lunch voucher redeemable at anytime for 4".


The Kareoke performers sang songs from various eras, including some songs in "Español" ... sí, ellos eran bueno. Y quiero decir gracious para todos las personal quen cantan, ustedes magnifico! Now, I view these singers in a renewed light of admiration. Many vendors in the main hall traded untill 20h00 and attended the Karoeke in order to witness first-hand 'this much spoken about Kareoke event'. By the smiles on their faces I could say they were impressed. Luigi once a again cracked a few old-jokes and wooed the crowd with his charismatic MC style who also held a donation/auction for a set of 1000 Watt 6x9 car speakers, generously sponsored by Preggy from Audio Zone. The proceeds of the auction was donated to the up-&-cumming brass band "Jazz Addiction" for their performance. So if you are bored at home, wondering what to do on a Friday evening you owe it to yourself to come visit. There are prizes to be won, people to meet, food to eat and songs to sing. Here, no-one is barred from singing regardless of their age and background because EXPO WP, really is the place to Be!

EXPO WP DISCOUNTS & BARGAINS GALORE

Just a few days ago a number of vendors decided to give their clients a treat during the month of May, by offering them special DISCOUNTS on products and services when they bring along a "Google Coupon", which they can printout in the comforts of their homes. This voucher / coupon can be found HERE!
Vouchers range from as little as 5% to as much as 25% and products and services ranging from Drivers License Photos from Photojani to Antique Furniture from Rotana Antiques  and many other products in between but too numerous to mention. A huge attraction currently at EXPO WP is, that Friday evenings is Kareoke evening with entrance absolutely free, but with a Discount meal voucher or two in your hand, it just becomes much more interesting to be there.

Why not just print out a stack of these vouchers an redeem them for these fabulous discounts from the relevant vendors and save yourself a bundle of cash. Triple S clothing at stall C9 is offering spot discounts on their exclusive ladies smart casual wear whilst Ra's Wellness Therapies at C73 is offering holistic treatments at a 25% discount for pensioners. Audio Zone is offering free installation af all car equipment bought from them at EXPO WP, etc ...

At Expo WP you can find discounts on Indian Head Rubs and other Holistic treatments, on Ayuvedic Medication, on Traditional African medicine, on Art, on Clothing, On Toys, on Books, on Crockery, Art Craft and Curios, on Hair Products on Food, in-fact there is very little if anything that cannot be discounted. This is so reminiscent of the Souks in Saudi were deals are concluded daily through bargaining, where a vendor will not sell, if his not making a fair profit and a client will not buy if not getting an absolute bargain. One could say a deal where both parties are ecstatic about their transaction or one could say a deal made in heaven. For coupons/vouches from meals to Antique Furniture go HERE!

Select a vendor or product that peaks your interest and click on the blue underlined heading. Wait for the vouchers to appear and if you would like Directions to EXPO WP, click on the word Directions (in Blue) at the top of the page, fill in your home or business address and generate a detailed map along with street directions to Expo WP. Now! .... you have absolutely no excuse not to come to EXPO WP.

JUMU'AH @ EXPO WP

Friday past marked the fourth "Jumu'ah" held at EXPO WP. The Management of EXPO WP in conjunction with Anglo Cape Carpets have provisioned “Salaah” facilities inside of Anglo Cape Carpets for “Jumu'ah”. Thus, is goes without saying that there's a plush carpet in the house. The resident “Masjied” is primarily used by vendors and staff both male and female but it is not exclusively for them and certainly available to all “Muslims” especially those working in the surrounding areas of Epping Cape Town South Africa and all  EXPO WP shoppers. Thus far, I have not been fortunate enough to attend “Jumu'ah” at the EXPO but those who were there report that the “Zaghma” was full, that the lectures were potent and the convenience of having a "Masjied" inside EXPO WP is rivalry.


I did have the opportunity to be there for a least one “Waqt” with "Jamaat" and my first impression was that is was very spacious. Not as large as your average Mosque but spacious. In fact, it is far more spacious than that of the famous Mall off the N1 Cape Town,  built next to the Canal where 1000's of “Muslims” flocked to every weekend. These “Muslims” owe it to themselves to come shop at EXPO WP if only to perform “Namaaz” in the latest and newest Mosque on the block. EXPO WP “Masjied” has “Wudu” facilities for both men and women is cordoned off for the privacy of women. Quite recently steps were taken towards installing a sound system since some equipment was donated by Preggy from Audio Zone. This Mosque is like any other where all equipment is “Waqf”, so for those who wish to donate some “Qurans”, please feel free to do so, some "Arkaam"of "Ayaat Al Quran" to adorn the walls would be appreciated. Currently there is a make shift “Mimbar” that will be upholstered in the near future and currently the visiting “Imams” who led “Jumu'ah" thus far will do so on a continual and rotational bases, Insha-Allah.