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Bo-Kaap, Cape Town. Situated at the foot of Signal Hill, on the fringe of the City Centre, and formerly known as the Malay Quarter, the Bo-Kaap’s origins date back to the 1760 's, when numerous “ huurhuisjes ”; which means, (rental houses). Were built and leased to slaves by the Dutch Colonists.
It is a former racially segregated area, situated on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city centre and is a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town. The Nurul Islam Mosque, established in 1844, is located in the area. Bo-Kaap is known for its brightly coloured homes and cobblestoned streets.
Oct 15, 2015 · In the article below Lesley T Townsend takes a brief look at the history and architectural style of the Bo-Kaap as well as the major restoration project that took place in the early 1970s. The article appeared in the 1975 edition of Restorica, the journal of the Simon van der Stel Foundation, today the Heritage Association of South Africa (HASA ...
Dec 28, 2023 · Here’s our guide to what you simply cannot miss while visiting the Bo-Kaap. A Brief History. Situated at the foot of Signal Hill, on the fringe of the city centre, and formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo-Kaap’s origins date back to the 1760s when numerous ‘huurhuisjes’ (rental houses) were built and leased to slaves.
May 6, 2024 · Bo Kaap started out in 1760 when Dutch colonist Jan de Waal built some small houses in the area which he leased out to slaves. These slaves were mostly Muslims who came from the Dutch East Indies, which included Malaysia. Thus, they became known as “Cape Malay” people – a term that is still used today.
The Bo-Kaap Museum is situated in one of the oldest urban residential areas in Cape Town. The Bo-Kaap Museum, which showcases South Africa's Islamic heritage in the cheerful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood of multi-coloured houses, was established centuries back by freed slaves, many of whom hailed from South East Asia.
