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Popular Local Customs | Other Local Customs Tips | All Tips (77) Our local parks are not as popular as the European public parks or other parks around the world. Mainly because of the vagrants hanging around. Sometimes a "bergie", i.e. what the locals refer to when they talk about the homeless often sneek in for a night or two.
However one paticular park, which is Ardene Gardens or better known to the locals as The Claremont park is very popular for weddings. Particularly on saturday or sunday afternoons. Sometimes also on public holidays.
If you are lucky to be in the area, you can witness the wedding couples make their way to the park to have their photographs taken.
Here you can find some of the oldest trees in Cape Town. It is quite intresting to note that this popular park is not very well maintained, which is quite sad.
However the wedding couples still come along with their photograghers to have their pictures taken on their most memorable day at Ardene Gardens. Leave a Comment Other Contact: On the main road in Claremont.
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One of South African's favourite delicasies is biltong. Lately Droe wors have also become very popular.
Biltong and Droe wors is sold in nearly all supermarkets, malls and sometimes even on fleamarkets.
Also very popular in major supermarkets such as Woolworths.
Please read the link below to to find out more about the biltong story. Not for vegetarians, I'm afraid.:) Leave a Comment
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For weeks the locals in Cape Town watched their "apple picking" girl from Grabouw sing on their favourite show caled, "IDOLS".
When the winner was announced, Cape Town was delighted. The winner Karin Kortje's dream came true.
From a small town, called Grabouw in the Western Cape, Karin become the third South African No. 1 Idol. It came to no surprise to most South Africans. Karin sings like a true diva!
A true fairy tale.
The second picture is from The Cape Argus. Dated:December, 8th 2005.
"Idol meets Icon."
The website link listed below. Leave a Comment
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The Protea- Our National Flower is well loved by all South Africans, including Cape Tonians!
There are many types of Proteas. This specific type, called "Sylvia" is one of the most popular and sold in various supermarkets. Also by the many flower sellers in Cape Town.
A favourite in our country, these beautiful flowers are also exported to other countries.
Indigenous to South Africa, these flowers are beautiful and wonderful to have in any home. Leave a Comment
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The South African National Flag was first seen by all South Africans on the 27th April 1994, and was designed by State Herald Mr. Fred Brownell. Read all about what this new flag represents, and it's meaning to South Aficans in the link provided. Leave a Comment
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Snoek! What is it? Ask any South African what snoek is, and they will tell you that it is a "Cape Town" fish. It is silver in colour and normally available throughout the year. When it it snoek season, try snoek and chips or any of the other dishes offered to you on the menu when visiting a seafood restaurant. It can also be grilled, baked or fried.
During the off season snoek periods, it is available frozen or smoked. Do not be afraid to try it. It is divine! Some South Africans would say that "snoek is a Cape Town thing", but it it is normally the first dish they try, when they arrive in Cape Town.
These pictures were taken at The Republic of Houtbay. Locals normally go to to this popular destination when they want to purchase fresh snoek.
Please open the link of the website to see more snoek dishes. Leave a Comment
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The Blue Crane is South Africa's National bird. These birds are quite rare these days and have decreased by as much as 90% in some areas. Nowadays, they can be seen in the Overberg where fortunately, a man made habitat has been created.
They now, as we say, "belong" to the Overberg, where tourists and locals can enjoy these birds.
To read a bit more about these birds, please open the link of the website below.
*At last do I have the opportunity to see the Blue Crane, South Africa's National bird. This picture was taken at The Pretoria National Zoo. Of course, I was very happy to finally see The Blue Crane.* Leave a Comment
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If you are interested in places of worship in Cape Town. The old mosque in the Bo-Kaap is very interesting. Usually these mosques are open all day long for worshipers of the islamic
faith and also for interested visitors.
On entering you will be asked to remove your shoes, which you can claim back later! The shoes are normally placed in the front section of the mosque.
On having respect, ladies will be advised not to wear shorts, or to cover themselves with the "kurtas" or cloaks hanging at the entrance of the mosque. Leave a Comment
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As the southeast breeze kicks up outside Cape Town's Greenpoint Stadium, the sound of strumming banjos and banging drums reaches a crescendo, and thousands of merry minstrels hold onto their multicolored hats. It's the final day of the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, known more colloquially among "coloured" or mixed-race Capetonians as the "Carnival," and the excitement generated by weeks of parades and months of preparation is building to a climax. Dressed in a dazzling array of shining colors, the " kaapse klopse"--mostly men but also some women and children--burst spontaneously into song and dance. They croon in the local Afrikaans dialect of "Kaapse taal" (literally, "Cape language"), jump into little Chaplinesque jigs, and pump their parasols to and fro. Leave a Comment
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The South African Freedom Day (April 27) is now firmly associated with the Freedom to Sing Day. It`s the day of Singathon organized by the Cape Town Opera (CTO) at the Waterfront amphitheatre in which singers from all walks have the chance to raise their voices in song and to raise money for opera.
Started in 1999 as an experiment, the Singathon has become an annual tradition providing a load of fun for professional and amateur soloists, choral groups, children`s choirs who donate their voices for the day. CTO`s own choral groups and Sanlam Studio singers are also there to ensure the singing never stops. If you are in Cape Town on this day, take a break from your morning meanders to experience this joyous event for yourself. I'm usually not an Opera fan, but these songs and performances were truly heart-moving. I couldn't stop listen to it! Leave a Comment
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