South Africa, the most important events of the year

Maurizia GhisoniSouth Africa

When planning a trip to South Africa, it must be kept in mind that the Christmas and New Year holidays coincide with the summer holidays of South Africans and that, therefore, we are adding ourselves to the population of local holidaymakers, with obvious consequences on the timing of bookings and holiday prices.

Cape Town Jazz Festival
Cape Town Jazz Festival

National holidays are January 1st; The 21 March, Human Rights Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday called Family Day; The 27th April, Freedom Day; The 1 ° May, workers Day; The 16nd June, declared Youth Day; The August 9th, Women's Day; The September 24th, Heritage Day; The 16th December, National Reconciliation Day; The 25 and the 26 December, called, the latter, Day of Goodwill.

There are also numerous and highly anticipated cultural and musical events, which liven up the country throughout the year, such as the International Jazz Festival of Cape Town, in March-April, which sees performances by the most important jazz musicians not only from South Africa but also from around the world.

Or like Splashy Fen, near Underberg, in the heart of the Drakensberg mountains, in KwaZulu Natal, animated by pop and folk groups who use mainly acoustic instruments.

Or like the Oppikoppi Easter Festival, at Easter, which is held a hundred kilometers from Pretoria, and offers a comprehensive showcase of all types of South African music, while also hosting internationally renowned stars.

Cape Town Jazz FestivalInternational Jazz Festival Cape Town

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But in South Africa there is no shortage of events of different kinds, including those for gourmets, such as the Gourmet Festival, top event, held in May, in Cape Town and, in October, a Johannesburg e Pretoria, and consists of a brilliant event of wine tastings and gastronomic events.

Or like the Ficksburg Cherry Festival, which this town in the Free State dedicates, in November, to cherries and all their derivatives, and not only that: guided tours of orchards and farms are also scheduled; culinary art competitions; beer festivals, music and entertainment.

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