The social circles and how people interact in the recent times has been undergoing tremendous changes. It's not news anymore that social media networks has become the ultimate forum for many people to communicate,this has gradually changed how people interact,its argued that they make users more anti social,but as the debate continues social gathering scenes in Nairobi have as well been undergoing transformation,people seem to be shifting away from the night open air concerts to holding daytime picnic music events that are family friendly. The new breed of events is seen as more classy and relaxing yet full of fun. In Nairobi such three major events that have been on rounds are as listed below and what they hold:
• Blankets and Wine
This an afro rich music picnic that's always held every first Sunday of the month. Its a family friendly event that takes place during daytime hours. Revellers throng in armed with sheets and wines as the name suggests. Its a perfect choice for a family picnic or outing with friends. This event brings together best of afro music artists and lovers in the country. First episode of this festival kicked off way back in the 2008 and has been continuing ever since. It's seen as the creme of venues to be at and has become the favourite stop for the middle class who forms the biggest portion of residents in Nairobi. The event hasn't missed accusations of going against the script,some naughty scenes have.been captured in the media tinting the image of the event,at the end of the day blankets and wine takes the lead on the picnics music events.
• The Mingle
Just like the previous,this is a picnic event that is meant to bring together professionals and peers from their busy weekly duties to interact. The festival aims at making people meet new friends and at the same times hang out with old friends. It's the perfect hunting grounds for spouses,ladies and men steps in looking their best and ready to tangle. The event is held bi-monthly. It's sponsored by Heineken and from that alcohol is never out of supply. Like the rest of the other events,it happens in the evening going into early night hours. As people gets to mingle with each other engaging in all kind of mingling activities,scandalous scenes haven't missed out of the picture. But this a perfect place to let out and get to interact with people from different walks of lives and make new friends as well.
•The Circle
Its not much different from the mingle but circle is a bit explicit in nature,going by the previous events,it goes down every first Saturday of the month and the outstanding feature is that it runs on different themes like the wet tshirts theme,this most memorable as pictures of the event leaked into the internet showing models in see through white Ts getting splashed with water,the controversial Pendo lead the group. Apart from that,the circle has become the unbeatable hangout joint by many who wants to have extreme fun,it's a daytime event but extends into the night at times. It brings together celebrities who have too found it a suitable place to be. If you wanna have fun,get wild,interact with celebs and different people,you have the circle.
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