Community

Cape Malay Culture

Cuisine, music, faith, and heritage of the Cape Malay community.

Overview

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.

What You'll Find Here

  • Origins and history of the Cape Malay community
  • Cape Malay cuisine: bobotie, koeksisters, and more
  • Music: choirs, ghoema, and the Malay Choir Carnival
  • Islamic faith and traditions
  • Cultural events, festivals, and heritage sites

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