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08 Director / Photographer Saachin Sagar Editor Javed Sobah Design

Made possible with the inspired work and deeply creative talent of our make-up artists, fashion & hair stylists and models.

Š2017 Newstyle

In this issue Luxuman Sinkija -

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The Tattoo Maestro -

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The Special Effects Specialist Beauty Is Her Drug! -

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Le Look by Sajeeda Yadallee Love You Zindagi -

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Sir Mario Testino’s “Towel Series” Inspires Saachin Sagar Yoga Is My Self Control Therapy -

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Laxuman Sinkija Chef

Photography: Saachin Sagar Text: Javed Sobah Shot at Sushi Bar, Henessy Park Hotel

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Putting Japanese Cuisine in the Spotlight of Sushi Bar He is devoting himself for the Sushi Bar of the Henessy Park Hotel since 2011. The Nepalese Chef Laxuman Sinkija, 45, apart from being a Japanese Cuisine Chef, he is also a Chef specialised in Nepalese, Indian and Thai Cuisine. He is the Chef responsible for those quality Japanese dishes, raw and cooked. He presents us the three most popular dishes.

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Dish 1: Ramen noodles “Mauritius compared to other island is a one stop shop for filming. Cameramen, direction and production teams say that they are served for every items needed for filming.

It has City, Towns villages Mountains, Green field and spaces, beach and sea, that is a lagoon that is natural

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tank for underwater filming, and more importantly, a great hospitality with no safety issues. In other Aislands the hospitality and safety are different� reveals Andreas.

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Dish 2: Braised Beef Californian Rolls This is the ‘ braised beef California roll with mix vegetables, fruits and cream cheese, avocado crunchy salsa finished with spicy mayonnaise sauce, homemade Sriracha sauce and condiments. This dish can be accompanied with any brewery.

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Dish 3: Volcano Salmon Sushi Roll This spicy dish is a mix of finely chopped salmon kaiseki tartar marinated with Japanese mayonnaise chopped ginger, tukarashi powder, Wasabi and soya. It is finished with homemade spicy mayonnaise sauce and sweet 20

and spicy sauce. For the roll, Nori and rice wrap where cucumber, turnip and thin slices of salmon are added at base. It is also served with Japanese spicy mayonnaise and goes very well with SakĂŠ or wine, red or white.

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The Tattoo Maestro He mainly focus on 3D designs, abstract art, Japanese art, tribal, realistic tattoos and permanent make-up.

The 25 years old autodidact, driven by the passion of art, has as canvas people skin and his brush is quite prickly!. He has his preferences but he never backs down facing the most complex tattoos or piercings. His temple’s name, Studio 18.

Text: Javed Sobah Photography: Saachin Sagar

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Reality breaks the ambitious As many, he also had dreams to pursue studies in an Art Academy and then continue studies In Law and Management. But reality dragged him back on earth, his family couldn’t afford such expenses. “I was disappointed for sure. I then decided to earn and save for” he reveals.

He thus did what he was best in, that is, Art. His specialty, since he is 14 was to become a fulfilled Tattoo Artist and a reference in this particular field. His first canvas was himself, a tribal motive on his leg. “I had my equipment, I had my zeal, tattoo literate enough and I was then ready to perform my art on others” he says.

Three in one Being a fresh actor in this field, he had to do other things to earn his life. So after school he pursued some crash course in Deejaying and Photography. At the same time he was doing networking for his career as a Tattoo Artist.

And since he is three in one, Deejay, Photographer and Tattoo Artist. Akash, willing to become an entrepreneur, opened his first Event and Deejay Company, Aki Prod.

He multiplies contracts and became well known in Event Organisation and Photography.

“I was earning well by becoming the Official Photographer of the Teasers Night Club. And Deejaying was helping also. But I was feeling dissatisfied as I was performing lesser in Tattoo. By then I earned a good sum and decided to buy a car. But my creative mind was reproaching me too much, so I sacrificed that want of a car for a tattoo studio” It was last October and I chose the Orchard Centre in Quatre-Bornes to open my Studio 18. “I am satisfied now”, says Akash

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Busy living his dream We are face to a satisfied man with a particular hair style, piercing tattoos, well particular being in a particular Temple- Studio 18. Talking about Tattoo with him is like talking to a Maestro in Art. He talks talk of his, does his art and reassures people having a tattoo done at his Studio with such great passion and with sweet intonation in his voice that the person on his studio table is appease even in pain. “I do that because know the pain of having a tattoo done. These people come to me because they have a certain trust in me and it is my duty to give them such a treatment, I am also doing it out of passion� reveals the Tattoo Artist.

New ambitions The 25 years old guy is not less ambitions. He stills thinks about buying a car, pursue his studies, but at the same time wants to open a Tattoo Studio in Seychelles. For here he is seeking forward to Studio 18 into a Clinic for Tattoos and Piercings.

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The Special Effects specialist His make-ups just so realistic. Davin, 21, does in special effects artistry for not so long but is already known as an International Makeup Artist licensed by THE MAKEUP ISSUE in South Africa. His professional journey started in 2013 but he discovered his creativity when he finished his A level. He fell in love with make up since he tried it on himself. He does from Bridal to Gore makeups !, Let’s meet this ace in Make-up artistry.

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tHe SPeCIAL EFfecTs specialIst Make-Up: Davin Models: Artee Sew Germain, Giya Yakova & Jeremy Benoit Hair: Samuel Alex David Clothes: Giya Fashion Photography: Saachin Sagar Text: Javed Sobah

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The shy, timid and insecure He grew up in the Beauty Industry as his my mother is a beautician but he had the dream to become a Psychologist. But, let’s say, ‘fate’ conducted him into the Make-up field. “I started to try makeup Looks on Myself till I acquired the knowledge of working with make-up brushes as I heard that your tools are more important than products itself. I then enrolled for a short course at Marion Hair Club in Mauritius”. As many MUA’s he started with Bridals in Mauritius. But, being, then, a timid and insecure guy, Davin wasn’t really at ease to perform in front of other people, “I used to hide in the closet, afraid of others’ reaction of being a Male Makeup Artist” he says.

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Crash Course in SA But now he is over it. “Now I do basically everything in the Make-up Industry from Basic Beauty Looks for Events and Editorial to Prosthetics for Film and Theatre”, he reveals.

He moved to South Africa and had a one year crash course to learn from Basics to Special Effects from Abie Viljoen his mentor for the whole year, “we worked on set for various projects where I gained more skills and became more confident about myself as a Male Makeup Artist in this industry and also about my Art” he says.

During his stay in South Africa, Davin joined and became Angel for Creative Angel Fashion Benefit where the association promotes young talents in need of support and sponsorships. “I really want to start doing this here in Mauritius to promote talented creatives in the Fashion and Film industry. This is my next goal and with the support of my work associates in South Africa I pray for concretization of this dream”. Being in South Africa he was flexible concerning Make-up Artistry as ‘THE MAKEUP ISSUE’ took him on stage for Fashion Shows where he had to do make-up application in 15 minutes per face, Backstage for Movies to prepare prosthetics and working with Celebrities and Amazing Make-up Brands.

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Back to his roots as freelancer He is now a freelancer. He closely follows Make-up Brands, Senior Artists like Max Factor Sr who is one of best and one of his idols. “Make-up Artistry is not about repeating the same look over and over again, a true Make-up Artist is someone who gets inspired by other artworks and create their own unique looks” he attests.

Every Make-up Artist has hisr opinions and techniques for Make-up Application, his is to always respect Skin Tone/Undertones and also correct eyebrows without overdrawing it.

Back to Mauritius he created Haus of Davin, his new baby, a business where he promotes other creatives’ works. “I am the Creative Director, creating concepts for photoshoots and video shoots. With the help of my Associates in South Africa, Creatives in Mauritius would be able to be scouted in SA” hopes Davin.

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VA N E S SA VEE RASA M Y

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Beauty is her

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Photography: Saachin Sagar Text: Javed Sobah

She has sacrificed an English Teacher’s career over her passion of beautician. After 16 years in France, she has returned to her homeland to continue her life’s aim. Let’s discover Vanessa Veerasamy, the beauty maker. She is a Communication and Administration degree holder from the Sorbonne University. Her aim was teaching and work in the Administration and Communication field. But being a passionate of beauty, “I’ve opted Make-Ups, Hairdressing and Nail Fashion. I worked in management of different beauty parlours in France and finally I owned two parlours at Meaux, near Disney Land” she declares.

Back to the Roots Sixteen years later, and three years back from now, Vanessa decided to come back to Mauritius, as per her husband’s wish to settle here.

They had a plot in Pointe aux Sables and constructed a nice villa near the sea. But her first love manifested, “Can’t stay away from it for long, I opened my beauty parlour, ‘Savana Parlour’, two years ago at Pointe Aux Sables” says Vanessa. She is now opening a new parlour in Floreal. She wants to better professionalise Make-Up, Hairdressing and Nail Fashion. “Beauty and nail fashion hasn’t yet reached its optimum here compared to Europe in terms of quality, techniques and high class service. This profession is famous and prevailing in France” she reveals. She also wants to teach as a Beauty Trainer, “My experience and further studies have enabled me to become a qualified trainer. It has always been my utmost priority to give the best to my clients including males, guiding them feeling better and with my knowhow, making them feel confident and more comfortable. That’s why I prefer teaching and prepare new comers” attests Vanessa. She invites men and women to discover her parlours and institutes in Pointe aux Sables and Floréal. She promises a mesmerizing experience from tip to her.

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1960s Mode Make-up

Foundation: MAC - Studio fix foundation Powder: MAC - Studio fix powder Tarte Pro Tarteist Palette Eyes: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Eyebrow gel Eyeliner: INGLOT - Gel liner

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Photography: Saachin Sagar Models: Laeticia SB

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Doll Make-up

KatVonB liquid lipstick Modern Renaissance Palette Eyeshadow MAC Studio Fix Foundation 69

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Love Yo

Zindagi Love You Zindagi (Life)

She is the perfect definition of someone who lives her life to the fullest and responds to all her envies and desires. Shamima Patel is a survivor of a breast cancer, a cancer that made her appreciate the value of her life and the life of others. This is her story‌ her painful and her joyous self.

Model: Shamima Patel Photographer: Saachin Sagar Make-up: Davin MUA Text: Javed Sobah

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The Carefree She is fully at ease with herself. The president of the association Breast Care Centre is a total new Shamima at her late 40’s and lives the way she wants without caring about what people may say about her. “The thing is to be sincere and loyal to yourself. No one fully knows what I’ve been through and as no one can stop XYZ saying things, commenting and judging the new me, I also have the right to not let myself be affected…” she says.

Survivor of a breast cancer, Shamima has had a tough time. She who was a carefree woman who welcomed life as it came hasn’t ever thought that she will be victim of such an illness. Mother of two daughters from her first marriage, she reveals she wasn’t at all happy in her second one: “I was a submissive woman ready to give up everything and try hard for a better couple life. But always taken for granted, no respect, no support… and this lasted 10 years. If I didn’t have cancer, I would have still be that unhappy women that I was. I am a Muslim woman who believes and have faith in my creator, but I am different and I take the responsibility on myself to live my life as I want. In a way I claim my difference, no one knows me better than I know myself ” Shamima says.

Chemio and hysterectomy She was diagnosed cancer positive the 20th March 2010.”

I told the specialist to take this shit out of my body, I did my first operation the 23rd March, that is, three days later” she says. She has had 6 session of Chemiotherapy, 40 sessions of Radiotherapy and even a hysterectomy because of the vulnerability of the uterus during the treatment “I lost my hair, my eyebrows and eyelashes.

I had a husband who did not at all care about me and cheated on me. In a way I was alone in this fight. With no breast, I felt less feminine” she deplores. But she didn’t let herself get affected, “I was working, I travelled and I lived a rather normal life. But inferior complexes were here”. In 2013, she underwent a breast reconstruction operation and a New Shamima was born.

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Birth of Breast Cancer Care Mrs ‘Lovelife’ was more down to earth, altruistic, conscious about the value of life, empathic, human… a woman who came out of her shell. She also cares about the physical and psychological health of other women victim of breast cancer. 12 March 2014, she founded the NGO Breast Cancer Care in Vacoas. She becomes the first Face of Breast Cancer in Mauritius and a reference of Breast Cancer. She was everywhere, billboards, TV, private radios, press, and internet. “I became the brand ambassador of Talia” she points out.

She thanks the Media for the exposure they gave her and sponsors who supports her since. She even left her job as Manager at Variety Foods for this social mission which rather tough. From then to now, she has changed three location in Vacoas “there are more and more members joining the NGO” she says. They are women who have this cancer who come for a crash course and how to deal physically and important, psychologically with themselves. There are also men and women who are in social activities who want to be more aware of this cancer so as to better deal with other people suffering from this disease. Becoming the women voicing out on this topic was at start frustrating for Shamima. It is not question of what she was doing but the response she got from people, “the sad part of that is the disgusting comments of some frustrated people on my Facebook, like how can you talk about breast so openly. You will go to hell…”

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Empowerment, recognition and awards In 2016 she got the support of the European Union for a big campaign in Mauritius and the Breast Cancer Care center in Rodrigues. November 2016 she was nominated, by Train to Gain, among the 100 most influential women. February she was nominated among the 50 most influential women by the Health and Wellness Congress and Awards, Mumbai. This year, she has again been chosen by Train to gain and will be figuring among the 100 most influential women in Mauritius.

During these years “we have done a great job. My greatest satisfaction is that I have pushed women to become more engaged by empowering them. I can now delegate” she reveals. Shamima has got so many projects in the pipeline. Mentioning some of them, affiliation with international breast cancer NGO’s, open a new center for illtreated and abused children, and an association for women victim of domestic violence, “a cause that that reminds me my past!” says Shamima. “Anyway, society may not be fond of strong women who voice out, but I am as I am, a feminist, and women I am coaching may become like this also”.

Love and chivalry Separated from her husband, Shamima has met a French guy named Phillipe with whom she is living a stable and beautiful relationship. “I couldn’t get a better life partner. I feel that I am lucky. He is caring, chivalrous, and respectful and makes me feel like I am a desirable woman and pushes me to be a more confident woman.

This is a new chapter of my life and I want to live it to the fullest. We are both in love with each other and in love with Life, Love you Zindagi! “concludes Shamima Patel.

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SIR MARIO TESTINO’S

“TOWEL SERIES” INSPIRES SAACHIN SAGAR

In collaboration with Hans Telvave Models: Teena Mason, Artee Sew Germain & Anne Sophie Catherine Text: Javed Sobah Shot at iSpa Hennessy Park

Sachin and Hans go for diversity A Caucasian, an Asian and a Black… This diversity concept, for this edition of Sachin and Hans’s inspired by Mario Testino’s Towel Series, was chosen to show the beauty of the most seen women in Mauritius. Teena, Arthi and Anne Sophie were the choice of the concetors. Hans Telvave has used a light and glowing foundation adapted to the three different type and skin colour. He made a light contouring and a heavy highlight of the face. He took care of drawing the perfect eyebrows of his different models, the aim being to make the best symmetric face.

For the eyes, he used the smokey with bronze and for the lips, a light bottom liner black smokey and a simple transparent lip balm for a natural but glossy effect. They posed in bathrobes and towels at the Ispa, Fitness and Wellness Club Henessy Park Hotel. Hans and Sachin promise to amaze you with an upcoming and smashing new concept. Stay tuned…

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Yoga is my self-control therapy She is driven by many passions but the main one is Yoga. Artee Sew Germain, 28years old, married and a mum reveals being a die-hard follower of this kind of meditation since she was 10. A TV programme aroused this ‘need and want’ in her. Let’s enter her world.

Model: Artee Sew Germain Text: Javed Sobah

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Fascination of Glamour World As mentioned, she has had many passion in life. “ Modelling is one of my passion, a dream that I’ve been nurturing since childhood, my fascination for the glamour world grew bigger day after day, but didn’t know where to start” says Artee. She first tried the Miss Mauritius but it wasn’t a success. She then became candidate for Mrs Mauritius, a big hit for her, entering finally in the glamour world. She became one of the finalist.

Grow more in the fashion industry Life led her to move to the Seychelles Islands. Sometime later, she came back. Sill a fervent fan of Modelling, she did her first fashion show at the intercontinental bridal show. “I had my first best shoot with Saachin and it’s a huge honour for me to be shoot by such a great and professional photographer” she reveals. Actually a housewife, she wants to grow in the fashion industry, “and I’ll continue that way itself ” she tells.

She also has a diploma in legal studies and has working experience in hotels industry in front line. I am also a big fan of ancient history like Egypt, about the pharaohs, the History of the Nazis intrigues me a lot also, big personalities like Churchill, Mata Hari, Giacomo Casanova and etc… Religion in general is very interesting but in more analytical way I would say. Here it is for her lesser important passions.

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Driven by Yoga But her first passion which represent a guide in her everyday life remains Yoga. She discovered her tendency towards Yoga when she was 10. “It all started from very tender age, I remember I saw a yoga program on TV and it was a click, I started my first practice by watching the yoga program. Yoga is not only about twisting your body, it’s also the control of your breath. If you can control it then yoga is easy. Yoga is my self-control therapy” she attest. Being an asthmatic the breathing sessions was beneficial for her. She never misses an occasion to practice this way of living. Yoga taught her to better manage stress, negativity and crisis in general in here everyday life. “I don’t know if I see things differently than other women or men because I’ve been practicing since I’m a child. But what I can say is that I am a calm and serene person who can deal with every situation very calmly and objectively. What is great with Yoga is that it has grown my level of empathy”. I can feel positive and negative energies surrounding me” estimates Artee.

She firmly believes that a person should start by loving and taking the greatest care of himself.

Shooting at Yoga House For this shooting of the Artee, the Yoga Lover, the location of the peaceful space Yoga House at Domaine de Labourdonnais, Mapou was ideal. The place is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where Yoga is accessible and practiced as a way of life. The program includes a variety of Yoga classes (Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga), and Pilates classes (Postural, Flow, Barre), Workshops and Special Events taught with the deep knowledge and big heart of our team and guest teachers. The therapy concentrates on breathing techniques, movements and connection to the inner self. For now, “we have paused for a while the Holistic Healing” reveals Yoga House Director, Michael Currimjee.

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JOIN ThE

Kids’ Halloween – 28th October Trick or Treat or Eat! That’s what the kids’ Halloween is all about at Casela. Families with kids and teenagers are invited to a special Friday night out. Dress up in your costumes and masks to walk the Casela track with animated creatures.

Casela is just the place to be for this Halloween so don’t miss out!

Learn More: Event from 18h30 to 22h00 Suitable for kids as from 3 years Trick or Treat included in entrance ticket!

Face Painting, Animated track, Music, Food and drinks on the programme.

Dress code: Halloween Costumes

Halloween NIGHTs

Ticketing From 1st September to 28th October 2017 on sale on www.caselapark. com and at Otayo Kids (3 – 12 years old): Rs 150 Adults (12 years old +): Rs 250 For more info call 4016500 or visit our website on www.caselapark.com *Terms and conditions apply.

Halloween Party – 31st October You will attend one of the greatest events ever organized in Mauritius!

Get ready to be entertained and horrified during a night which promises to be fun and bold! Party monsters, this is the opportunity to get your costumes ready and dance until sunrise! As from 20h30, you will get to walk thru our haunted scare track, eerie animatronics and graveyards to come across devils and super monsters! Exorcise yourself as from 21h30 with the beats from Crossbreed’s live concert and spin with our terrific DJs, Francois Li, David Jay, Jimmy Gassel & Emmanuel Savannah all night long! We are feeling creeptastic already! Grrrrrrr Learn More: Doors open at 20h30 Food and drink corners all night long Dress code: Halloween Costumes Tickets on sale on www.caselapark.com and at Otayo offices.

Ticketing Early Bird Specials from 1st September to 29th September 2017 on sale on www.caselapark.com and at Otayo Normal: Rs 500 VIP: Rs 1000 Normal tickets from 9th October to 31st October 2017 on sale on www.caselapark.com, at Otayo and at Bluesteel Normal: Rs 600 VIP: Rs 1200 For more info call 4016500 or visit our website on www.caselapark.com *Terms and conditions apply.

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Halloween Party Terms & Conditions: • By attending this event, you are agree to be filmed and photographed and that such images may be used by Casela and its related companies for their marketing purposes. This means that such images may also be viewed by the public at large on the web and social media forums.

• The management reserves the right of admission to the park.

• Strict security control measures will be carried out at the entrance.

• This event is reserved for those aged 18 years and above, thus proof of age can be required at the entrance and/or at the bar.

• All persons attending the event shall ensure good demeanour and sobriety. It shall be forbidden to consume any illegal narcotics at the venue.

• It is strictly forbidden to bring any drink and/or food for consumption inside the venue. Those wishing to enter the Park must present their bags for security controls and searches.

• Once inside the venue, ticket holders going out will not be allowed back in.

• Ticket holders voluntarily assume all risks associated with the event, whether occurring before, during and/or after event, including but not limited to postponement or cancellation of the event for security reasons, adverse weather and shall disclaim Casela, Bluesteel and Otayo and their respective officers, employees and agents from any liability in respect thereof.

• Tickets bought at Casela, Bluesteel or at Otayo cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed • Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources are void and reproduction of this event ticket is forbidden • All persons parking their vehicles at the venue premises do so at their own risk and peril.

• Casela, Bluesteel and Otayo shall not be liable whatsoever for any loss, theft of and/or damage to any property and/or personal belongings brought onto the premises.

• Any personal belongings abandoned and/or left on the premises after the event, shall be disposed of by Casela as it deems fit, without it being liable for any indemnity.

• Casela shall - without being liable for any indemnity/reimbursement - be entitled to require any person attending the event to leave the venue premises, where Casela considers it necessary to do so in the interests of security and/or safety and/or where that person has breached any one or more of these terms and conditions.

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