19th SAKKS National Koi Show

The South African Koi Keeper's Society will be hosting its 19th National Koi Show on Saturday May 15 and 16, 2010. The event, to take place in the parking area outside of entrance 2 at Cresta Shopping Centre, will open from 9am to 5pm on the Saturday and from 9am to 3pm on the Sunday.

Koi enthusiasts and the general public alike will have the chance to see some of our country's finest Koi at this annual show and competition. This will be South Africa's largest Koi event of the year.

In addition to the ponds showcasing Koi entries of all sizes and varieties, will be various dealer ponds. There will also be exhibitions of Koi related products such as garden ponds, biological filter systems, pond accessories; fish foods and medications; books on Koi and various Koi mementoes.

The event will allow the public the opportunity to learn about Koi and the Koi hobby through members of the South African Koi Keeper's Society who'll be on hand to provide expert advice and answer any Koi related queries on a one to one basis.

Says Kevin Till (Chairperson of the South African Koi Keeper's Society), “The 19th SAKKS National Koi Show is an event for the entire family. We'll even have a children's corner where little ones can learn all about Koi in a fun and interactive way whilst mums and dads are browsing. We're expecting a record crowd this year.”

The Koi entries showcased will be judged by some of the finest international Koi minds in the world from China, Japan, Holland, UK and USA.

Participating in this year's event will be the Japanese Embassy, that's currently celebrating it's 100th centenary of relations with South Africa. This year's show will take on a Japanese theme and feature various Japanese cultural displays. A special guest at the show opening will be the Ambassador of Japan.

The entry fee for the Koi show is R20 for adults and R10 for pensioners and children under the age of 12.

For more information contact Maria Anna Botha on 011 433 2665 or e-mail info@koisa.co.za or visit www.koisa.co.za