On Thursday, 15 September 2011, Western Cape MECs Dr Ivan Meyer (Cultural Affairs and Sport) and Alan Winde (Economic Development and Tourism) will visit the Bo-Kaap to do a traditional Cape Malay cooking course and go on a walking tour of the Bo-Kaap as part of Heritage Month celebrations.
It is also International Tourism Month, and this year's theme: "Linking Cultures", presents the opportunity to highlight the role of tourism in bringing the cultures of the world together.
Bo-Kaap has a rich cultural, religious and architectural heritage and is a mixed and cosmopolitan neighbourhood with strong links to Muslim traditions and culture.
Situated above the Cape Town CBD, MEC Meyer and Winde would like to highlight the easily accessible area to tourists in the city centre as walking tours offer valuable insight into the history of Cape Town.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 15 September 2011
Time: 10h00
Venue: 109 Wale Street
Greg Wagner
Cell: 072 623 4499
