Activity Description

Dive into the heart of Bo-Kaap with our hands-on cooking class that’s as vibrant as the neighbourhood itself!
You will roll rotis, cook a hearty curry, and fold samoosas while uncovering the deep connection between food, culture, and community.

With options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat-lovers, everyone’s welcome to experience this celebration of Cape Malay heritage and flavour.
We will end with a shared feast – good food, great stories, and lasting connections.

More than just a meal, it’s a true taste of South Africa, the CURIOCITY way!

*09h00 – Meet a CURIOCITY guide
Step into Cape Town’s history with an eye-opening walk that unpacks the city’s layered past.

*Visit hidden corners and significant sites connected to South Africa’s apartheid struggle, resilience, and the ongoing journey of transformation.

*Gain insight into how Cape Town’s diverse communities were shaped by history and continue to redefine their identities today.

*11h00 – Transition to Bo-Kaap
Stroll into Bo-Kaap, one of Cape Town’s most iconic neighbourhoods.

*Introduction to its colourful streets, mosques, and heritage sites, as your guide connects its history to the broader narrative of migration, culture, and community.

*11h30 – Cape Malay Cooking Experience
Meet your host, a local cook who will welcome you into the culinary world of Bo-Kaap.
Learn about Cape Malay cuisine, its spice routes, and how food became a vessel of memory and community for centuries.
Hands-on cooking session:
*Roll soft roti
*Fold spiced samoosas
*Prepare a rich, fragrant Cape Malay curry with your choice of meat, vegetarian, or vegan ingredients
Gain tips, techniques, and stories passed down through generations.
*13h30 – Shared Feast & Storytelling

*Gather around the table to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together.
Engage in a shared meal that blends food, stories, and cultural connection.
Listen to your host share insights into Cape Malay traditions, festivals, and everyday life in Bo-Kaap.
*15h30 – Farewell

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