World Koesister Day returns with a focus on the youth

WHAT is a Sunday morning without a cup of coffee or tea and a koesister? For many households, it’s a tradition passed down through generations - a ritual that connects family, flavour, and heritage.

- TRACY-LYNN RUITERS

Now, that tradition is stepping onto a bigger stage.

After a four-year hiatus, World Koesister Day (WKD) will make its return on Sunday, reimagined as a youth-centred cultural hospitality experience that combines culinary heritage with pathways for economic opportunity.

More than a food celebration, WKD 2025 is positioning itself as a heritage-driven movement. By blending culinary tradition, indigenous knowledge, and inclusive training, organisers said the event demonstrates how culture can unlock youth employment, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth.