The highlight of the event was an auction whereby a selection of wine, art and other items were auctioned off to the highest bidder. The auction, conducted by female auctioneer Ariella Kuper of auctioneering company Clear Asset, included two 1771 wine magnums decorated by artists Paul du Toit and Alastair Gibson, a photoshoot with Parisian Jean Marc Lederman, and an exclusive dinner for 12 people with a Delaire Graff head chef at Tulip House.
"It was fantastic to see such competitive bidding for a great cause - the atmosphere throughout the lunch was absorbing," says Kuper. "The Zip Zap Circus continues to inspire and empower young people and each year we see the results that these annual events bring to the school. I am extremely proud to be associated with such a great cause."
During the event guests enjoyed a three-course meal paired with a selection of local wines, sponsored by Villiera, Iona and Anthonij Rupert.
Zip Zap Circus is an innovative school of circus arts, inspiring and empowering young people. The school is dedicated to supporting and conducting training in circus arts and performance as a powerful tool for social transformation, youth empowerment, team building and community upliftment. Attendance to Zip Zap is free and the funding for the school is attained through performances, grants, sponsorships and donations.
