Moka Moments: Reconnecting with nature

Moka Smart City has created the Moka Moments series to constantly provide new activities and encourage interaction. These regular events bring life to the public spaces of the city, such as the Amphitheatre and La Promenade, any time of the day. Two new activities have been added to the calendar of events: the Moon Rise and the Sunrise Jog.

Moon Rise: A lunar event

Share the moonrise with family and friends in the welcoming atmosphere of the Telfair Amphitheatre! This new concept was launched on 21 September 2021. To mark the occasion, Moka invited the musicians Sarasvati Mallac and Kan for an intuitive jam session on the theme, “Moonrise Vibrations”. Some 50 people attended the event in a wonderful ambiance topped with the powerful energy of the moon!

“It was a great place with a beautiful sunset, followed by a gorgeous moonrise,” says Sarasvati. “The full moon’s light allowed us to continue to see the mountains in front of us, which brought a very mystical energy. Then we enjoyed some magical interactions and the intuitive singing was very powerful! Combining the sound of your voice with that of ravannes and a didgeridoo is a comprehensive sound therapy. We didn’t want to stop!”

See you in February 2022 for the next moonrise event.

Sunrise Jog, starting the day in great shape

From 1 December 2021, early birds will be able to get together to kick off each month with a (very!) early morning jog. They will meet on the first day of each month at 5.30am at the Telfair Amphitheatre. The first time, a guide will be available to lead the participants along La Promenade for a fun time with other sports enthusiasts against the backdrop of a beautiful sunrise.

“Moka Moments are simple moments for the people of Moka to meet, create or strengthen bonds of friendship that already exist during a moonrise event. They can also start their day with a short jog with friends, colleagues or neighbours,” says Ketty Lim Ka Lan, Manager – Citizen Collective and Events. “It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the city’s beautiful scenery at sunrise.”

More information on the Moka Smart City Facebook page.