Secret Sunrise Event Wows Early Morning Shoppers at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre

Pretoria held its’ first secret sunrise at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre on 7 April. The location was kept secret and was only disclosed two days before the event.  Once the people arrived on the roof at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre they were given wireless headphones and partook in an interactive dance session that involved yoga, meditation and dancing, while watching Pretoria wake up to a spectacular sunrise.

The early-morning sessions are a perfect platform to bring people together and create a greater community spirit. “Sunrisers” sing, dance, stomp and hug, enjoying themselves in a safe space where the expression of emotions is encouraged. “Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has always been a place for all walks of life to meet and enjoy the wide variety of food, fashion and entertainment that is on offer all year round”,  says Andrea de Wit, marketing manager of Menlyn Park Shopping Centre “and the Secret Sunrise was just another great initiative on offer at Menlyn.”

Cheryl Hudson, co-organiser of Secret Sunrise Johannesburg, says that the increasingly popular ritual is a wonderful way to start the day and also to enjoy your city in new and beautiful spaces. “We’ve hosted events in Johannesburg and had amazing sunrises on rooftops, parks and in the city,” she says. “With the success we’ve had with previous events and the many requests, Pretoria was chosen to be part of this growing movement, and what better place to host it than the trendy Menlyn Park Shopping Centre.”

“Secret Sunrise is a great way to step out of your comfort zone, be ridiculous and just have some fun, which resonates with our customers at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre,” says Andrea de Wit, marketing manager of Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. The session was hosted by whacky instructors, with the theme “The Bright Side”, and participants made a fantastic effort arriving in their most colourful outfits.

Secret Sunrise at Menlyn was a great success and was enjoyed by all.