Heritage Day is almost upon us, and to celebrate our rich culture and diversity we have come up with 5 of the best Heritage day events.
HERITAGE DAY AT GRANDWEST
GrandWest Casino will be transformed into a vibrant wonderland to celebrate our country’s rich heritage and our many colourful cultures.
Catch all the action at The Cape Village and The District from 1 pm onwards with a troupe of traditional dancers, a brass band, an acoustic performance and much more.
The event also has kid-friendly activities including face painting and a henna tattoo stall.
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Where Grand West Casino, 1 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood
When Thursday 24 September 2015, from 1 pm
Cost Free
Contact suninternational.com
IN_HERIT FESTIVAL AT IZIKO MUSEUMS
To celebrate our heritage, the Iziko family are holding a week-long festival of family-fun activities.
The event features historical tours educating the public about the origins of the Khoi culture, slavery and the protection of our heritage as well as a heritage inspired amazing race at Groot Constantia and an interactive pottery workshop.
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Where Iziko Museums of South Africa, Cape Town
When Monday 21 September – Sunday 27 September 2015, 10 am – 5 pm
Cost Free entry
Contact +27 21 481 3800,[email protected], iziko.org.za
ART AND DINE EXPERIENCE AT WEBERSBURG
Celebrate Heritage day a little differently this year with good food, fine wine and art.
Webersburg Wine Estate will be transformed into a bustling art gallery of fine art and sculptures from Stellenbosch’s Art on the Church Gallery.
A 3-course food and wine pairing will follow led by Webersberg’s head chef and winemaker.
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Where Webersburg Wine Estate, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
When Wednesday 23 September – Thursday 24 September, 12: 30 pm and 7 pm
Cost R400 pp from Quicket
Contact +27 21 881 3636, [email protected], www.webersburg.co.za
BRAAI FOR HERITAGE AT GRANDE PROVENCE
If you’re at the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival during the Heritage weekend, be sure to join in on a relaxing wine tasting and meat-eating weekend with La Provence.
Taste the selection of their signature labels as well as the easy-drinking Angel Tears Wines and be sure to line your stomach with chef Darren Badenhorst’s braai-inspired meals with a twist – think gourmet braaibroodjies and mini curry lamb potjies bunnies to deboned quail sosaties and a seafood braai choice.
If you’re looking something a little lighter on the stomach, order a pre-packaged lunch basket and enjoy a picnic with the family.
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Where Franschhoek, Western Cape
When Saturday 26 September – Sunday 27 September, 11 am – 5 pm
Cost R120 pp from Webtickets
Contact +27 21 876 8600,[email protected], grandeprovence.co.za
AFRICAN SUSHI AT THE PIANO BAR
If you’re a lover of all things sushi and proudly South African swap out the tuna and salmon for some boerwors and olives.
Not only will the Piano Bar tantalise your taste buds with their ‘African sushi’, but their drink specials on brandy and coke will get you into a festive, heritage mood too.
Brandy-lovers can also enter into a scratch-card competition to stand the chance to win a KWV hamper.
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Where The Piano Bar, 47 Napier Street, De Waterkant
When Wednesday 23 September 2015, from 3 pm
Cost Prices Vary
Contact +27 21 418 1096, [email protected]
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Why did the cannon go off for 10 rounds at 9.15am ?
Some military boat came into the harbour.
wish we could see that – only heard about it on KFM while driving 🙁