Day one- Bokaap
Living in Cape Town has exposed me to many new experiences and places. The first is the area of Bokaap. It's a small settlement in Cape Town commonly known as a Malay qaurter. The area is well known for its multi-coloured homes and cobble stone streets. It is rich with culture and diversity, with homes owned by Muslim communities who have lived here for more than 300 years.
ITS multifaceted heritage is reflected through music, dance, its festivals and food.
One of the neighborhood's common rituals take place during Ramadan , after sundown where neighbours share plates of food. There is a strong sense of neighborliness and community in Bokaap.
One of the neighborhood's common rituals take place during Ramadan , after sundown where neighbours share plates of food. There is a strong sense of neighborliness and community in Bokaap.
Yet, issues such as gentrification plague the area. Many question whether urban planning is happening at the expense of dispossessed Cape Town residents. Only through conversations, incentives and strategic solutions can these issue be resolved, to allow for preservation of the existing culture and ways of life in Bokaap.
Yet, despite these circumstances, residents are able to continue with their everyday lives, whilst engaging with one another and passing tourists in the cultural hub that is Bokaap.
I would recommend this area for anyone visiting Cape Town, who is interested in learning about new cultures and traditions.
Love and light,
T
Love and light,
T