Festivals in South Africa 

TEFL Trainees / ESL Teachers in South Africa can enjoy South Africa Festivals

The cultural diversity and the colorful traditions are well reflected in the festivals on South Africa. Dance, food and songs are the most important parts of festivals of South Africa.

FNB Dance Festival
The FNB Dance festival is organized in the city of Johannesburg each year to celebrate the dance styles of South Africa. Various dance forms, choreography of various troupes are conducted in the city during the festival. It is a celebration of various cultures, which have integrated into the lives of South African residents.

Prickly Pear Festival
It is a unique festival of South Africa, which celebrates food. The Prickly Pear Festival is about South African cuisine, which has evolved from the blend of various cultures. There are spreads of homemade foods from chutnies to prickles and stews to barbeques.

Jazz Festival at Cape Town
Cape Town jazz festival is organized each year in the month of March. It draws huge populace from all over the world. It is perfect stage for music and wonderful seafood served up at the eateries nearby.

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras
It is one of the most well known gay prides in the world. The four day long colorful festival is lined up with cabaret shows, wild parties and fashion shows. This festival is held a Knysna and attracts huge number of visitors.

National Arts Festival
The national Arts Festival in South Africa is a 10 day long festival. It is held in Grahamstown and attracts huge number of tourists each year. Artists from the mainstream art and unconventional art come here to show their talent.

Macufe
Macufe is another very popular festival held each year at Bloemfontein. It is a ten day long festival, where the jazz, hip hop, art and theatre all come under one stage.

Ficksburg Cherry Festival
This Cherry festival is a perfect opportunity for the kids to enjoy themselves. Every year in November at Eastern Cape, this festival is organized. There is music, crowning of Miss Cherry Blossom and lots of entertainment for kids.

Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
In the month of December each year, Franschhoek conducts this gastronomic celebration. The festival is about food and champagne. Restaurants around the town prepare themselves to be a part of this fun, frenzy and feast.