 Cape Town has been recognised by Newsweek as one of the world’s top 8 new “cultural meccas”. It is redefining itself with a vibrant and vital voice in the arts and cultural arena. Discover where we are coming from, and our new directions, and find a new cultural pot pourri.
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5 Art galleries we recommend to visit |
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Cape Town has long been a magnet for artists both local and international. It could be the mountain, the bohemian lifestyle, the busy street life...we're not sure. Regardless, the 5 galleries we have highlighted here are just a brief sampling of what you are likely to find while roaming the streets.
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5 Museums to fill you in on the background |
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 Museums are not always dull collections of moulding natural history specimens. Our selection conveys a lively cross section of Cape life over the past 400 years. A really great way to get your bearings on local culture. Of course, if natural is what you're after, the SA Museum will not disappoint - it has a life size whale skeleton on display in a space eerie with whale song.
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Whether it’s serious theatre, opera, ballet or humour, Cape Town caters for all your needs. Although many international theatrical stars visit Cape Town, experience the excellent home grown productions. Many classical productions are given an African flavour and these exciting and revitalised productions are regularly exported abroad
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To understand this new cultural development you need to reach into the soul of Cape Town, by retracing 350 years of dramatic history. Specially trained tourist guides will bring to life the challenges facing the early Dutch settlers, the pain of slavery, the Cape as a colony, the tragedy of apartheid, and the joy and triumph of our new "Rainbow Nation" |
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