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A magical kingdom awaits at
two oceans meeting place
Cape Point
W
ith October declared
Big 6 month it’s time
to be a tourist in your
own City.
Experience at least one of six
wonderful destinations that create
our own Cape Town safari: Table
Mountain Cableway, the V&A Waterfront, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch, Constantia Vineyards and
Cape Point make Cape Town one of
the most unique destinations in the
world.
The point where the Atlantic and
the Indian Ocean meet, Cape Point,
is the scene for many a shipwreck in
the turbulent Cape seas.
This south-western tip of Africa
has captivated travellers for centuries with its dramatic scenery and
fascinating history. Its vast fynboscovered plains (the Table Mountain
National Park - TMNP) form part of
the Cape Floral Region World Heritage site – a biodiversity hotspot and
a precious part of the Cape heritage.
Surfers, anglers, hikers and cyclists enjoy the many activities this
area has to offer.
A rugged coastline, sandy beaches, valleys and mountains offer unsurpassed vistas.
Take a trip to the top lighthouse
in the Flying Dutchman funicular and then enjoy refreshments at
the Two Oceans Restaurant with its
spectacular views over False Bay.
My Green Card
The TMNP My Green Card is available exclusively to residents of Cape
Town, costs R80 and provides the
holder with 12 free entries into any
of the Table Mountain National
Park’s pay points. It offers fantastic
value as without the card, just one
adult entry to Cape Point costs R80.
What’s on offer?
Join the free three hour guided
Shipwreck Trail to learn more about
some of the historic shipwrecks
along Cape Point’s dramatic coastline and the endemic fynbos that
makes this area so unique.
To round off your Cape Point experience the Two Oceans Restaurant
is perched on a cliff high above the
crashing waves. It offers the best
views of False Bay and a new Summer Menu prepared by esteemed Executive Chef Phil Alcock will be on
offer during the coming months.
* For more information visit www.
capepoint.co.za. For the full Big 6
programme, visit www.capetownbig6.co.za.
Cape Town Diwali Festival returns
The Cape Town Diwali Festival will
once again light up the heart of the
Mother City as it makes its much anticipated return on Saturday October
15 at Ratanga Junction, Century City.
This remarkable journey had its debut
in 2009 and provides a vibrant, colourful backdrop to the festive spirit
that pervades the City during this
time of the year.
“This is one cultural festival that
has universal appeal, bringing all
people together to foster a triumph
of good over evil, light over darkness,
thus magnifying the awareness of
the inner light,” says festival director
Thev Pather.
The Cape Town Diwali festival is
aimed at being a fun-filled event for
all South Africans of all ages, cultural
and religious organisations and upholds the principle of unity and harmony amongst a diverse community.
Director of the Indian Academy of
South Africa, Dr TP Naidoo says: “I
welcome these celebrations as this is
a wonderful opportunity for the Indian people to showcase the cultural
value and beauty of Deepavali.”
The event is endorsed by the In-
dian Arts Academy of South Africa.
Patrons will be treated to a variety of tantalising experiences which
include the sights, sounds and tastes
of India.
Organisers guarantee entertainment for both young and old with
a talent competition for the young
ones, a vibrant on-stage production
journeying through India and the
legends of Diwali together with a
glamorous Sari Queen pageant. Festival goers will be able to treat themselves at the esoteric fair and lifestyle
workshops. Loads of fantastic prizes
will also be up for grabs on the day.
This year’s event will see Lotus Fm
doing a double live broadcast from
the festival
* The action will commence at 11am
and last until midnight. Tickets are
R40 per person; kids under 5 free.
Book through Computicket and
ShowCuts Video Hire – Rylands.
Send an email to [email protected] or
[email protected] for more
information, or visit www.capetowndiwalifestival.co.za.
The Diwali Festival will offer up a mixture of SA and Indian culture
Get ready for ‘Phantom
of the Opera’
The new production of The Phantom of the Opera started rehearsal on
Monday October 10. Pieter Toerien
welcomed the cast and international creative team at Artscape Opera
House, saying that at the opening
night of the original production
in London he could only dream of
bringing the show to South Africa,
due to the political situation, never
mind bringing it twice. The creative
team of Rainer Fried the Assistant
Director, Guy Simpson the Musical
Supervisor and Patricia Merrin the
Associate Choreographer will put the
company of 40 performers though six
weeks of intense rehearsal before the
first preview on November 22.
Pieter Toerien first produced ‘The
Phantom of the Opera’ in South Africa in 2004 and after the sold out
season in Cape Town and Pretoria the
South African company toured to the
Far East. The musical tells the story
of a disfigured musical genius known
only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts
the depths of the Paris Opera House.
Mesmerised by the talents and beauty
of a young soprano - Christine, the
Phantom lures her as his protégé and
falls fiercely in love with her.
Unaware of Christine’s love for
Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession
sets the scene for a dramatic turn of
events where jealousy, madness and
passions collide.
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