
The Drakenstein Municipality is paying homage to South African icon Nelson Mandela with a photographic exhibition in honour of his centenary celebrations. The poignant exhibition of photographs shot by ordinary South Africans was opened in the imposing KWV Cathedral Cellar earlier this week.
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Yesterday, Cape Town’s world champ surfers Jordy Smith, Mikey February and Frank Solomon joined Wesgro to unveil the new #ItsAllStillHere tourism campaign.
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Just in time for National Heritage Day on 24 September, Drakenstein Local Tourism Association is introducing a mobile application that combines the proud heritage of the region with the latest state-of-the-art technology
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Drakenstein Local Tourism Association used the recently held Cape Wine 2018 to showcase the proud heritage and award-winning wines of the Paarl and Wellington regions. With 352 producers attending this year’s event, Cape Wine is considered to be the flagship business showcase of the S0uth African wine industry and is presented by Wines of South Africa every three years.
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As South Africa’s third oldest town, Paarl should definitely be on your itinerary during Tourism Month in September and is the perfect place to visit on Heritage Day.
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Get ready for spring, head outdoors and experience nature.
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Spring has sprung in Paarl! With a variety of events taking place in Paarl this spring, you will not want to miss out on all the fun whilst welcoming the change of season!
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Paarl crafter Jonathan Hoffman might look as if he belongs to a reggae band, but his hands create sheer magic with intricate weaving and wirework.
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During August, the Drakenstein Local Tourism Association has been honouring female winemakers in the region in celebration of National Women’s Month. The finale female duo featured in their #winewednesdays campaign consists of Stephanie Wiid and Annette van Zyl from Fairview.
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The Boland town of Paarl will be celebrating spring with the return of the annual Waterblommetjie Festival on Saturday, 1 September. Four local wine farms have joined forces to showcase this indigenous, seasonal delicacy and will offer a fun-filled line-up for the whole family.
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