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April 2006

April 06, 2006
MSOMI SKATEPARK GRAND OPENING

Over the past four years a handful of South African skaters have encouraged a group of unlikely Zulu boys to take up skateboarding by running youth camps including Indigo Skate Camp in their rural area. Skateboarding is the shared experience, while guiding many to a cultural experience at the Zulu Village. of Isithumba. The village lies in the Valley of 1000 Hills, KwaZulu-Natal, about 50km from Durban. Element is proud to have a played a helping hand in the newest achievement at Indigo Skate Camp, a new skate park. Click here for a press release and to learn more about the grand opening which takes place on April 15th. The event includes a demo and amateur skate contest. For a photo essay about the camp view the BBC news story.