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Sibebe Survivor is a famous annual hike in Mbuluzi, Swaziland,〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Events/Activities in Swaziland )〕 involving a climb to the top of Sibebe, the world's second largest single granite monolith. Initiated by the Rotary Club of Mbabane-Mbuluzi in July 2004, the Sibebe Survivor hike follows a course from Mbuluzi High School to the top of the rock and back. The number of participants has increased annually, with almost 3,300 climbers in 2011. Due to growing interest in the event, a website has been created for online registration to avoid long queues on registration day. People from all around the world are motivated to join in the annual climb of Sibebe Rock, which is always scheduled for the last Sunday in July. In 2012, the climb was even undertaken by an amputee using his wheelchair and crutches. In 2011, the event raised over 501 thousand Emalangeni (Swazi currency), equivalent to approximately 50,000 Euros. Participants are required to carry at least 1 litre of water, which is supplied at the start of the hike. The Rotary Club also provides a pre-hike breakfast and presents participants with certificates and prizes afterwards. ==Details of the event== "Sibebe Rock", an 800-meter-high monolith in Swaziland, is the second largest exposed granite pluton in the world (after Ayers Rock in central Australia).〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.thekingdomofswaziland.com/pages/attractions/the_attraction.asp?AttractionsID=15 )〕 The Sibebe Survivor walk is a 10 km walk that starts from Mbuluzi High School, where participants can park their cars. Hikers climb the rock in an average time of 3 or 4 hours. Though Sibebe Survivor is a race, most of the participants just come to enjoy the views from Sibebe Rock and help people in need. The funds raised by the event are used to finance Rotary Foundation projects such as the distribution of wheelchairs and support for government hospitals. There is no cash reward for the winner of the race. The number of participants has gradually increased since the event was first held in July 2004. Whereas 1,500 hikers made the climb in 2008, the 2011 event drew 3,284 hikers. In 2012, the Rotary club limited the number of participants to a maximum of 4,000 people in order to limit the event's impact on the environment. Sibebe Survivor is not only a walk but a popular social event in Swaziland. Some activities are prepared before the run, such as parties in restaurants and clubs. For example, in 2011, the event featured an African night at the Greans Restaurant where African food was served and people were allowed to compete at playing drums. DJ Toxik provided lively dance music. The many other parties organized in clubs included a Sibebe Survivor Party featuring DJ Cybos at House on Fire. By means of these warm-up parties and Facebook ads, participation in the hike is encouraged. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sibebe Survivor」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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