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Evita Bezuidenhout at Evita se Perron
The Voorkamerfest, which means ‘front room festival’ in Afrikaans, is a collaboration of performance artists and musicians which takes place in residents’ homes. What sets this festival apart is that you book a theatre route in advance. The venues and performers remain a surprise until everyone arrives at the various destinations. Evita’s Perron is the main hub of this arts fest. The six routes consist of three Voorkamerfest stops each, with a 25-minute performance in every front room, which range from small township houses to grand Victorian
dwellings. Once you’ve had your cultural fill, head to Duckitt Nurseries which has an open day on the first Saturday of the month, from May to November. This is the only time the Cymbidium orchids are on view to the public. This nursery has been in existence since 1979 and is situated approximately 3km south of Darling. If you prefer your flowers out in the wild, then Burgherspost Wine Estate should be on your itinerary. Here, right at the foot of the picturesque Dassenberg Granite
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