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September is keenly anticipated by South Africans as the end of winter and the beginning of spring. But to lovers of the arts – dance, music, visual arts, theatre, film, poetry, comedy and more – September is especially exciting. The annual Art’s Alive festival, held in Johannesburg throughout the month of September, really has something for everyone, attracting visitors from far-flung places.
In a country that struggled with racism for so many years under the Apartheid regime, many people in South Africa went out of their way to help those who were oppressed. Johnny Clegg was one of those who reached out to help others and his music was inspired by what he saw and experienced in his youth. The One Life music concert is a brief but entertaining glimpse at the musical phenomenon that he later became.
Every year thousands of South African’s pack up and get ready to head to the coast where they plan to spend lazy days lying on the sand after nights filled with endless entertainment. It is the South African way to celebrate Christmas and it sees the population of coastal cities swell enormously during the holiday season. This year certainly wont be any different and while parents stress about high road accident ratios and bustling throngs of people, youngsters and young adults will most likely be looking forward to the Go Summer Tour.
For the last seven years the South African Woodstock festival has been successfully held on an annual basis. The festival has been held at different venues throughout the country and 2006 is will see the eight edition of the Woodstock festival take place at Hartebeespoort Holiday Resort.
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