MZANZI ISSUE 16
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December<br />
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4 December<br />
Drakensberg Boys Choir Live Concert<br />
Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal<br />
Come and listen to one of the world’s oldest<br />
and most famous boys’ choirs perform their<br />
choral, classical and rock music, as well<br />
as a full second half of their indigenous<br />
repertoire, all in the magical natural setting<br />
of the Drakensberg. From 6 – 8 December<br />
they will also be presenting Christmas in the<br />
Berg. Tel 036 468 1012.<br />
5-8 December<br />
Abantu Book Festival<br />
Soweto, Gauteng<br />
This event has firmly established itself as<br />
one of the most popular cultural events<br />
in South Africa - feast of colours, crafts,<br />
cultures, cuisine, art and of course, books<br />
and more books.<br />
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5 - 7 December<br />
Playtopia MGA 2019<br />
The Castle, Cape Town<br />
This 3-day gaming and arts festival<br />
featuring over 40 Indie participants in<br />
SA’s premier celebration and showcasing<br />
of local and international indie games,<br />
interactive and digital art and music.<br />
Strictly 18 years plus. Tel 021 424 9308.<br />
6 December – 11 January<br />
Peter Pan on Ice<br />
Teatro at Montecasino, Fourways,<br />
Johannesburg<br />
The Imperial Ice Stars return to South Africa<br />
with their brand-new show, Peter Pan on Ice.<br />
This magical show will transport children<br />
and adults alike away on a fantastical<br />
journey in this classic tale of magic and<br />
make-believe, staged on real ice and<br />
showcasing 23 former World, European and<br />
National Championship-level skaters. Not<br />
to be missed! Tel 011 461 9744 or 0861 44<br />
77 44.<br />
Anna Omelchenko; iStock<br />
6 December – 12 January<br />
The Rocky Horror Show<br />
Artscape Opera House, Foreshore, Cape<br />
Town<br />
This show has delighted millions in more<br />
than 30 countries since it first opened<br />
in London in June 1973, having become<br />
the world’s favourite rock musical. The<br />
Rocky Horror Show famously combines<br />
science-fiction, horror, comedy and music<br />
while encouraging you to come dressed in<br />
outrageous fancy dress. Tel 021 421 7839.<br />
7 December<br />
Goduka Music Festival<br />
King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban<br />
An annual music festival featuring different<br />
genres of music such as Gospel, Maskandi,<br />
Kwaito and many more. Tel 0861 915 8000.<br />
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14 December<br />
Darling Summer Beer Festival<br />
Darling, Western Cape<br />
This little town known more for its spring<br />
flowers and satirist Pieter Dirk Uys, comes<br />
alive every December when its showcases a<br />
variety of craft beers and ciders. Hosts are<br />
the local brewery, Darling Brew.<br />
THE ABHISHEK’S PHOTOGRAPHY; iStock<br />
15 December<br />
Festival of Chariots<br />
Sea Point, Cape Town<br />
This 5,000-year old tradition offers plenty<br />
of fun with a parade of colourful chariots,<br />
singing and dancing, Hare Krishna foods,<br />
books and more. It also provides a true taste<br />
of Indian culture seen through the experience<br />
of the Hare Krishna movement, a branch of<br />
Hinduism. Note: it’s not a religious festival,<br />
but a cultural one.<br />
15-31 December<br />
Litchi Festival<br />
Salt Rock, KwaZulu-Natal<br />
Every year the annual Litchi Festival draws<br />
the crowds to the spectacular Dolphin<br />
Coast north of Ballito in a celebration of this<br />
delicious fruit.
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