
Cape Malay Culture: History, Cuisine & Heritage
The origins, cuisine, music, and traditions of Cape Town's Cape Malay community — one of South Africa's oldest cultural groups.
Community
Cuisine, music, faith, and heritage of the Cape Malay community.
The Cape Malay community traces its origins to enslaved people brought from Southeast Asia to the Cape by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th and 18th centuries. This pillar covers Cape Malay cuisine, music, Islamic faith and traditions, the history of the community, and cultural events and festivals.
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