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Public holidays have undergone some significant changes since the end of apartheid in the 1990s. There’s a much greater feeling of inclusion in the celebrations, and these holidays, as well as the other festivals and events that are held in South Africa, provide the visitor with an excellent introduction to the various cultural traditions of this country – and how it throws a party.

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Prickly Pear Festival: is a celebration of traditional food and drink, held on the Eastern Cape every year in the latter part of February. You’ll be treated to foods and beverages such as homemade jams, pancakes, potjiekos and pudding – and ginger beer as well.

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April Festivals

Klein Karoo Nationale Kunstefees: both well-known artists and new faces on the scene are the focus of this festival of dance and theatre held in Oudtshoorn. Originally set up as an alternative to the National Arts Festival by an Afrikaans group, it now boasts 200 or more performances on three stages.

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Pink Lo;erie Mardi Gras: is a gay festival held each year in May in the lovely coastal town of Knysna. The party continues for four days, non-stop, and draws quite a large crowd from around South Africa.

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Ellisras Bushveld Festival: first held in 1986, the festival features dog shows, cattle competitions, a game auction, horse-jumping events, and much more in the way of agricultural exhibitions. Some delicious foods are on offer as well, including bo;erewors and other traditional favourites.

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The Hermanus Whale Festival: is held annually during the peak whale-watching time in September. Without a doubt, this is the best opportunity to sight whales from land to be found anywhere in the world – and there’s lots of entertainment in store as well as good food and drink.

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November Festivals

Ficksburg Cherry Festival: one of South Africa’s oldest festivals, this event dates to 1969. Today more than 20,000 people come to taste the cherries and asparagus; to picnic and listen to some good music; and watch the Miss Cherry Blossom and the Miss Cherry Pip contests.

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