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.