African
#01Sawubona · Akwaaba · Habari
From the cradle of humankind to every corner of the earth — and home again. Drumming circles, kwaito, Afrobeat and amapiano set the pace.
Ten communities
One starting line
The Diaspora Marathon welcomes runners and revellers from every continent. Each community brings its language, food, music and rhythm to the festival.
Indian
#02Namaste · Vanakkam
Honouring South Asia's deep ties with Africa. Bhangra, classical dance and chai stations along the route.
Chinese
#03你好 · Nǐ hǎo
Lion dance, calligraphy demos and a lantern-lit festival square celebrate centuries of cultural exchange.
Asian
#04こんにちは · 안녕하세요 · Xin chào
Japan, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and beyond — flavours, music and dress from across the continent.
Arab
#05مرحبا · Ahlan wa sahlan
Oud, dabke and shisha lounges welcome runners from the Levant, the Gulf and North Africa.
European
#06Bienvenue · Willkommen · Bem-vindo
From Mediterranean folk to northern brass bands — a continent of traditions on the festival stage.
Latin American
#07¡Bienvenidos! · Bem-vindos!
Samba, salsa, cumbia and reggaetón. Food trucks from Mexico to Argentina line the finish.
Jewish
#08Shalom · ברוכים הבאים
Klezmer, Sephardic and Mizrahi music, with a kosher food village and cultural pavilion.
Caribbean
#09Welcome · Bonjou · Bienvenido
Reggae, soca, calypso and steel pan — the islands bring the heat to the heart of Tshwane.
Pacific & Oceanic
#10Talofa · Kia ora · Aloha
Haka, hula and ukulele honour the navigators of the world's largest ocean.