Media invitation to launch of West Indies World Cup campaign

The West Indies will herald its hosting of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 with a Caribbean-style event on March 9 in Johannesburg.

South African and international journalists and cricket officials, tour operators and other influential persons will be invited to get a taste of what the Caribbean has to offer the world in 2007.

The event which is being hosted at a private venue by the Windies World Cup 2007 delegation now in South Africa is made possible through the support of a number of companies as well as cultural and tourism entities in the region. Video extracts of the event will be shown internationally to build awareness of the West Indies' hosting of the next World Cup.

During the party top Caribbean band, Square One will take the invitees on a musical journey throughout the region performing popular music from the various countries. Invitees will also get an introduction by video to the beauty of the Caribbean and the special experience of watching cricket "The Windies Way".

Elegant Hotels, Barbados will also be sending one of its chefs, Athlone Mc Collin to prepare an authentic Caribbean meal for guests to enjoy.

WWC 2007 CEO and Head of the delegation, Chris Dehring addressing the purpose of the event party noted : "This event is our first invitation to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 and presents an exciting opportunity for international media and others to get a preview of what the Caribbean has to offer."

WHERE: SAINTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, CLOISTERS SHOPPING CENTRE, CNR 9th AVENUE & RIVONIA, JOHANNESBURG.

WHEN: SUNDAY, 9 MARCH, 7.00-10.00 PM

RSVP TO : Poppy Rangwaga on 011 888 7988 email: poppy@makwetla.co.za

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