Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees

“The what?” I hear you say (in English). The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (for those of us in whom the Afrikaans is a little rusty, that means the Little Karoo National Arts Festival.)It’s happening in Oudsthoorn from 01 April) all the way through to 08 April 2010) in the Ostrich Capital of South Africa.

The KKNK website, while largely in Die Taal (The Language), has the following information for English speakers.

MORE THAN JUST AFRIKAANS

Though we have over the past 16 years been South Africa’s major festival of cutting-edge theatre and music in Afrikaans, our programme also offers much to visitors who understand little or nothing of the language. Here is a guide to theatre, dance and music productions, as well as exhibitions, of particular interest to a broader audience.

Although it’s known as an Arts Festival, there’s something for the non-luvvie attendees too – a half marathon, 4x4 and motorbike trails and Township Tours.

Then of course there’s plenty of theatre, from Cabaret to Kid’s Theatre to Poetry Readings. Expect lots of visual art – photographic, fine art and sculpture will all be on display.

And then there’s the music. Every kind, from traditional Afrikaans “boere-musiek” to hard rock to classical, music will be flooding the town all week.

The venues are scattered throughout the town, with performances and exhibitions available all through the days and into the nights.

And there will be loads of food on offer from restaurants and stalls, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to try traditional fare.

For the full week’s KKNK Programme go here.

And if you honestly run out of things to do, there’s always the Ostrich Farms and the Cango Caves!

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