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DAR ES SALAAM: The Economic Capital of TANZANIA | 10 Interesting Facts about this beautiful City
It is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, it was named by the Arabs and it means the house of peace. Founded in 1865 by Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar, it is one of the most densely populated cities on the African continent and one of the most dynamic. Being a cosmopolitan city center that offers the best of Tanzania, visitors generally enjoy good living and entertainment options. It has a population of over 6 million, made up of both indigenous Tanzanians and people from different countries and cultures. Dar es Salaam is a city with different attractions, from the many shops in the city to the many parks, museums, hotels, beaches and nightclubs, all of which are very popular among tourists who come to Dar es Salaam to relax.
Dar es Salaam hosts some of Tanzania's best events like concerts, shows, sports and festivals. A visit to Dar es Salaam would not be complete without an experience at one of these events. Visitors will experience top-notch events in genres such as comedy, art, food and festivals. Immerse yourself in the culture of Dar es Salaam by experiencing unique and distinctive events that will expose you to fun and relieve stress.
It hosts famous festivals like the famous Nyama Choma Festival which is held quarterly, Sauti Mpya Festival, Drink outside the box, Mzalendo Halisi Festival and Wanyambo Festival.
Top marathons like Goba Hills Marathons and NMB Corporate Marathons, CRDB, NIC and Masaki Corporate Marathon, which bring all people together to improve their health and mental well-being.
There are famous concerts like The Tigo Fiesta which over the years have featured international artists like Rick Ross, P Square and Brick & Lace, other concerts are Wasafi Festival and Komaa Concert.
In addition, it hosts the popular Tanzania Derby called "Kariakoo derby" which is a football match watched by over 30,000 fans between Simba and Yanga; two of Africa's best football clubs from Tanzania.
It is home to Tanzania's best talent incubator called Tanzania House of Talent, which has given rise to most of Tanzania's iconic artists who perform well both locally and internationally. Some of the artistes who are products of Tanzania House of Talent are Nandy, Barnaba, Ruby, Mwasiti and Linah. Founded in 2005 by the late Ruge Mutahaba, the aim was to support underprivileged young talents in the community by providing them with safe talent incubation. Since its inception, it has actively identified, recruited, nurtured and promoted exceptional talents many of whom have gone on to become top Tanzanian record producers and artists. Furthermore, many upcoming artists have moved from other parts of Tanzania to Dar es Salaam because they believe that it is easier to break into music career in Dar es Salaam than any other part from Tanzania.
Dar es Salaam is a beautiful metropolis where people can visit top-notch tourist attractions and experience several thrilling adventures.
From the National Museum, House of Culture to the Village Museum, visitors discover the history of Tanzania, ethnographic exhibitions of traditional crafts, ornaments and musical instruments, and vintage cars.
There are islands like Mbudya and Bongoyo where visitors can experience the island's white sandy beaches and go snorkelling, eat grilled seafood and swim in the turquoise waters, there is also Oyster Bay which exposes visitors to experience the famous Coco Beach and several beach holiday parties. , festivals, jogging activities
Other attractions are like Kivukoni Fish Market and Nafasi Art Space
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Published Sep 18, 2023
