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FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL
A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
17 & 18 JULY 2010
Make your way to Franschhoek, South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of July, where locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival.
The Franschhoek Wine Valley has throughout the years been linked with the pursuit of freedom, as the destination where the French Huguenots sought refuge from persecution. Aside from the European legacy, the connection with freedom is also evident in a local context with the Drakenstein Prison (formerly Victor Verster), the prison from which the iconic Nelson Mandela was released, situated between Franschhoek and Paarl. This year in particular will be more significant as it commemorates the 20th anniversary of Mr Mandela’s release from the exact prison.
And 2010 will without a doubt be a year of celebrations. Taking into account that South Africa will be winding down from the hype and festivities of World Cup 2010, what better way to paint the town red, white and blue and join in ‘A Celebration of Freedom’. Not forgetting, it’s the only time of the year you’ll be forgiven for wearing a beret.
The Food and Wine Marquee open from 12 noon until 5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the hub of activity, where visitors can sample fine wines from some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Sample a wide selection of cuisine, ranging from: oysters, sushi, local and French cheeses to charcuterie, hand-made chocolates and salmon trout from the area.
Not to be missed is the festival’s comprehensive sporting element featuring the usual, popular traditions and activities of: boules, Franschhoek minstrel parade, kiddies’ soccer, a barrel-rolling contest and a fun run. A farmers’ market, craft market stalls, musicians and children’s activities are also included in the line up of festival celebrations. For those wanting to appreciate French heritage in comfort, the Screening Room at Le Quartier Français will be screening French movies throughout the weekend.
Known throughout the world for its fine cuisine, Franschhoek’s award-winning restaurants will also be offering special menus exclusively prepared for this annual Festival.
So, with something for everyone, make a weekend of your visit, taking full advantage of the many Bastille accommodation packages on offer. Come celebrate the universal triumph of freedom. C’est la vie!
COST
An R100.00 per person entrance fee allows you access to the Food and Wine Marquee, which includes a tasting glass and a complimentary booklet containing 5 tasting coupons. Thereafter all tastings will be charged on consumption.
BOOKINGS
Tickets can be purchased through www.webtickets.co.za, but hurry as tickets are limited. Once the marquee is full no further patrons will be admitted.
ENQUIRIES
Darielle Robertson
Events Manager
Franschhoek Wine Valley Tourist Association
Tel: 021 876 2861
Email: events@franschhoek.org.za
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From the 1960’s a musical genre called Soul began receiving mainstream music attention, catapulting the careers of unknown musicians and singers into the musical hall of fame.
Reintroducing the soul phenomenon to Cape Town, local music director Jayson Jay King has produced a new hit show Burning Soul. The show will run between Friday, 2 April and Saturday, 15 May at the GrandWest Roxy Revue Bar, Wednesday through to Saturday.
The multi-talented cast of the All Star Soul Band includes Ryan Meyer on guitar, Dylan Roman on the keyboard, Larnelle Gordon on drums and Manuel Don Jardine on the saxophone. On vocals there is Theodore Plaatjies, Abigail Bagley as well as Rashaad Adams who will be singing to their hearts content.
With its roots in Gospel music, soul soon stirred a growing fan base with its deep, moving lyrics accompanied by powerful male and female vocals.
One can look forward to hearing songs namely Mustang Sally by the Commitments, Try a little tenderness by Otis Redding and the timeless, You make me feel like a natural woman by Aretha Franklin.
To understand why this music consistently topped the charts between 1963 and 1973, don’t miss Burning Soul.
Tickets are available at Computicket at R67.00. Doors open at 20h00 and the curtain rises at 20h30. On Saturdays, there will be an additional show starting at 17h00.
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MPHO AND UVIMBA is a seven piece BAND which was formed in 1994, starting as Mpho and friends.
The Band members, are from Guguletu and Nyanga east Cape Town. Individually,came from different Bands and Groups and some have traveled extensively.
They have performed in
Cape Town
Hermanus
Gansbaai
Paarl
Stellenbosch
Under the banner of South African breweries.
Other companies that they performed for are Eskom and Sanlam
In Bellville.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront red nose day is another highlight.
Community Chest Maynardville Carnival and the World summit environmental event which was hosted by Community Chest.
They have also performed in big functions in Hotels like
Table Bay Hotel
Mount Nelson Hotel
to mention just a few.
In 1998 a Danish radio station came down to Cape Town, or rather South Africa to record some local groups. In Cape Town we were best group and they made us some demo CDs to market ourselves.
Early 1999 we released a CD under the title Images of Africa volume 3
Mpho and Uvimba Band , which targeted Tourists.
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