Tour Report

Our group arrived in time to see the start of the parade.  It was interesting that local business in Darling all take part in this parade (including a few moms who put their babies in strollers and joined the  procession!)  In case you’re wondering who Carol is photographed with??? There were a group of varsity students who, for fun, dressed up with wigs and bikinis. Carol asked to photograph him and he willingly obliged, but wanted Carol in the picture. Coke cans et al in his bikini top—a bit of Fun!!

By 12h00 everyone lines up according to a set ‘colour’ and you get taken to 3 performances in the local taxis.  Our first        performance was by Pieter Bosch Botha (comedian) whose show “Fully  Committed” had us all enthralled. The next performance was Ottoman Slap who made a name for themselves at the recent “Rocking the Daisies” concert.  They are a Middle Eastern Gypsy Fusion Band and their belly dancer stole the show!  Our last  performance was Zanne Stapelberg who had Philippus Hugo accompany her and their performance (opera) was very moving! She has won the Standard Bank Young Artists Award and has performed with artists like Lady Smith Black Mambazo,
Mandoza, Karen Zoid and Elvis Blue.  One of the ladies in our party insisted on giving Zanne a hug which was much appreciated!

There was enough time to get something to eat and drink before we returned to Cape Town just after 3.30pm.  A thoroughly enjoyable day spent in Darling.
Diarize next year’s performances—5th, 6th and 7th September, 2014.

How Does It Work?

Visitors buy a ticket for a route ; 7 routes in total. You travel to 3 different homes in Darling & experience a truly South African experience!  You might go to one of Darling’s grand Cape Dutch homes or to one of the informal abodes – this is all part of the fun. You travel to these shows in the local taxis and the atmosphere is electric!

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