South Africa
Situated above the city center, Bo-Kaap is one of the oldest residential areas of Cape Town. Its residents are descendants of slaves imported by the Dutch from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and other African countries during the 16th and 17th centuries. The slaves were called Cape Malays. In 1805, slavery was abolished and religious freedoms were granted. The emancipated slaves formed the community at Bo-Kaap.
The residents painted their houses vivid colors to celebrate freedom and identity, collaborating with others so not to use clashing colors.
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Bo-Kaap
August 14, 2017
Situated above the city center, Bo-Kaap is one of the oldest residential areas of Cape Town. Its residents are descendants of slaves imported by the Dutch from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and other African countries during the 16th and 17th centuries. The slaves were called Cape Malays. In 1805, slavery was abolished and religious freedoms were granted. The emancipated slaves formed the community at Bo-Kaap.
The residents painted their houses vivid colors to celebrate freedom and identity, collaborating with others so not to use clashing colors.
1.
Itinerary
2.
Arriving in Cape Town
3.
Table Mountain
4.
Bo-Kaap
5.
Free afternoon in Cape Town
6.
Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
7.
Cape of Good Hope
8.
Old Cape Point Lighthouse
9.
Penguins at Boulders Beach
10.
Kirstenbosch
11.
Gold Restaurant
12.
Stellenbosch & Wine Tour
13.
Victoria Waterfront
14.
Let's go on a safari!
15.
Night safari
16.
Let's find the Big 5!
17.
Final dinner together
18.
Pretoria
19.
Thank you!
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