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Apr 26, 2024 · Nobody REALLY knows why the houses in Bo Kaap were originally painted. Some people say it was to celebrate the end of slavery. The houses had to be white while they were being leased by slave owners, so when slaves were able to buy their own homes, people say that they painted them because they could.
Nov 29, 2019 · Draped along the lower slopes of Signal Hill, right at the very edge of Cape Town’s CBD, Bo Kaap is famous for its vividly-painted Cape Dutch houses; cheerful and welcoming single-story homes that stand in terraced rows along steep cobblestoned streets.
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I’d been told that the reason for the colourful houses was the owners’ celebration of freedom as they were released from slavery. However, our guide told us that this was actually just a rumour, of which there plenty. Another one involves a doctor who painted his house red to make it known that it was a hospital, and other tradesmen followed suit, ...
The area is still 90% Muslim, with other cultures making up the other 10%. The reason for this is that the houses have stayed with the same families for decades – in Bo Kaap, you live and die with the same neighbours, our tour guide proudly told us. Which is actually pretty crazy – I think I’ve had about 50 changing neighbours in the various houses...
For what was once considered a bad area suitable only for slaves, in the modern day it couldn’t be more desirable. Bo Kaap is central to town with the added benefit of having Table Mountain as a backdrop. But it’s unlikely the stunning views were why the residents stayed put in Bo Kaap after they were freed. As they had been forced to work for free...
Jul 13, 2015 · Bo-Kaap is largely a Muslim community with a distinctive Cape Malay culture created by intermarriage between slaves from the South and Southeast Asian countries with those from India, Madagascar, and native African groups. Many local women converted to Islam to marry Muslim men.
May 15, 2019 · Located in between Cape Town city center and the foothills of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is named for the Afrikaans phrase meaning “above the Cape”. Today, it’s known as one of the most Instagrammable places in the country, thanks to its pastel-colored houses and picturesque cobbled streets. However, there’s much more to Bo-Kaap than its good ...
Dec 28, 2023 · Bo Kaap Deli. Award-winning Bo Kaap Deli serves Cape Malay-inspired cuisine in the heart of Bo-Kaap. This aesthetically pleasing eatery offers a diverse menu, featuring everything from koesisters and curry to burgers and breakfast. The deli also boasts an outdoor seating area that showcases some of the area’s top views. Location: 114 Church ...
Dec 3, 2017 · This is its main information but you can also check its website: Location: 71 Wale Street, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town. Opening hours: Open from Mondays to Saturdays from 10h00 to 17h00. Telephone: +27 (0)21 481 3938. Costs: Adults: R20. 6-18 years: R10. SA Students and pensioners: R10.
