By FRED OLUOCH Posted Monday, August 10 2009 at 00:00
Sandwiched between the historic Stone Town and the Indian Ocean, Forodhani Park in Zanzibar is an excellent blend of old and new.
The park was rehabilitated recently by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture at a cost of $2.4 million.
It is now a good blend of modernity and history. The success is hinged on the historical houses and cultures that are Zanzibar’s main attraction.
Ever since Arab traders arrived on the island using monsoon winds in the 8th century, the island has been a hub of commerce and culture — a melting pot of African, Arab, Indian and European influences.
Most of the houses were built in the 19th century when Zanzibar was one of the most important trading centres in the Indian Ocean region.
Now the enhanced aesthetics of Forodhani Park will boost tourism, the backbone of Zanzibar’s economy.
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