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Ilha de Moçambique holds its first ever ‘Welcome the Whales’ Festival
9:57 CAT | 24 Jul 2019
All photos: Courtesy of Ilha Blue Island Safaris
Every year Humpback whales make an enormous journey of 4000 – 5000 klms from the freezing polar waters to the warm waters to mate and to give birth. Ilha de Moçambique is one of very few places in the world where this calving occurs. This makes Ilha a very special place. And to celebrate, this year Ilha will hold their first ‘Welcome the Whales’ Festival.
Gail Woods, Director of Ilha Blue Island Safaris, says, ‘We want to share knowledge about humpback whales and engender respect for the whales. It’s a way to inform tourists and the local community about this marvelous asset and the urgent need to protect it for the future. We want to inspire operators and tourists alike to whale watch responsibly.’
Two ‘mestres’ from Cabaceira have created a life size Humpback whale sculpture for the event.
‘The Festival is a fun and informal way to deliver messages about the importance of marine conservation. Through theatre, dance, art, music and film we want to infuse Ilha with the spirit of collaboration. And together we can love our whales.’
The President of Ilha de Moçambique will officially open the Festival on Saturday 27 July 2019 at 9 am. On the preceding day, there will be a ‘Children’s Day’.
The Festival will run until Sunday 28 July 2019.
Source: Ilha Blue Island Safaris / Press Release
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