Stellenbosch is a relatively small town. Only eighty thousand people live here. However, Stellenbosch is considered the second oldest city in South Africa. Many locals believe that it is even older than Cape Town. This land is known as the center of the largest African wine region. Almost thirty wineries are located near the city today. Many of them are inherited within the same family for centuries. The largest and most interesting celebrations are related to viticulture in Stellenbosch. This is not surprising, because the locals connected their activities with winemaking for more than three hundred years.
It is no question that Universiteit Stellenbosch is the main historical and architectural landmark of the town. It opened in 1865 as a public school, and already one year later the … 
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An acquaintance with the miraculous nature of Stellenbosch will be an unforgettable experience that will surely amaze the whole family. Guests of the city are recommended to visit Farm Le … Open
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The Spier Festival also includes performances of famous musicians. Concerts of both famous artists of modern music and traditional groups representing the music of Africa and Europe are held here. A book fair is held in the town during the festival. It is mainly dedicated to local authors.
The choice of hotels in Stellenbosch will please even experienced travelers. Many hotels are open in buildings that date back to the colonial period. Middedorp Manor remains one of the most … Open
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You can get acquainted with local cuisine at the fall Food & Wine Show. The event is dedicated to chefs and winemakers, as you can understand from the name. Visitors can not only taste the creations of local chefs but also watch the cooking process of the town's leading chefs during the festival. Competitions in the artistic cutting of vegetables and fruits, cooking battles between professional cooks and ordinary residents of the town, masterclasses, and attractions will not let get bored even for those who do not like to cook too much.
Stellenbosch does not have many large shopping centers. So if you want to spend a few days choosing clothes, electronics, perfume, or jewelry, you should choose the time and go to Cape Town, … Open
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Cape Winelands Film Festival is the perfect place to explore the diversity of South African cinema. Preference is given to films created by local directors and actors. All films must have English subtitles. Therefore, you should have no problems understanding what is happening. Stellenbosch is transfigured not only during festivals but also during holidays. Catholic Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, and European New Year are celebrated here. National holidays directly related to the country's history, such as Heritage Day on 24 September or Reconciliation Day on 16 December, are also widely celebrated here.
National traditions of South Africa
South Africa is a country amazing in many ways. It has 11 official languages, including English, so most locals are fluent in it. The culture of the country is very diverse: cultures of many African peoples such as the Zulu, Swazi, Tsonga, and others, as well as peoples with mixed African, Asian and European blood, are intertwined here. In South Africa, you can also meet many ethnic Indians. White South Africans are either Afrikaners who speak Afrikaans or Anglo-South Africans who speak English. Their ancestors were originally from France, Holland, and England respectively.
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