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Festivals in South Africa |
South Africa is a country that is blessed with different cultures and is divided into none different provinces. The history of the country dates back many centuries and some of the tribes that are among the earliest settlers of the place are still resident in many parts of the country. A country which is so diverse in culture and activity just looks for an opportunity to let their hair down and celebrate. And with so many cultures dominant in the country the Festivals in South Africa are large in number.
The festivals of South Africa
Each month of the year is devoted to a set of festivals so no matter in which season you visit you are sure to experience one festival among the various Festivals in South Africa. The rich insight into the history and culture of the place that you get through these South African festivals cannot be experienced through any other mediums.
February festivals
In Johannesburg and Gauteng the month of February means a umbrella dance festival-the FNB Dance Umbrella. Community dance groups and international troupes can be seen performing in this dance festival.
Are you a foodie? If yes then you are sure to enjoy the Prickly Pear Festival held in the regions of Utienhage, Nelson Mandela Bay and Eastern Cape. Home made food is the celebrated through this festival, local flavors like ginger beer, pancakes, potjikos, home made jam, spit braai and fish braai, bunnychow and home cooked pudding are served and consumed on this day.
March Festivals in South Africa
March dawns with the Cape Town Jazz Festival, international and local art forms are performed in front of a huge audience. Photographic and art skills are also encouraged through this festival.
Lambert's Bay Kreeffees is a festival of Crayfish consumption, savor the taste of fresh sea food fares consisting mainly of crayfish.
Oppikoppi Eater Festival is next on the list of Festivals in South Africa is a festival that though on a small scale yet draws the blue-and folk crowd.
Do you like peaches? Well then you are sure to enjoy the Tonteldoos Peach Festival; every conceivable peach recipe can be tasted ion this village of South Africa.
Technology is encouraged in the country and evidence of this lies in the Sasol Scifest that is a festival of science, engineering and technology.
April festivals on South Africa
Klein Karoo National Kunstefees, Splashy Fen, Tulbagh Goes Dutch, Phillipolis Witblits Festival, Prince Albert Town and Olive Festival are the South African April Festival.
Other than these there are numerous Festivals in South Africa that are held all throughout the year.
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