09/02/2023
Pluk vrugte van harde werk onder Oesmaan | Celebrate fruit of hard labour under Harvest Moon (English below)
Laaste Volmaanpiekniek by Taalmonument sal weereens betower
Met die somer wat einde se kant toe staan, kan Kapenaars en besoekers die volmaan van nader bekyk tydens ʼn heerlike aand op die beeldskone Paarlberg. Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument (ATM) se vriendelike personeel nooi almal dus hartlik uit om hierdie natuurverskynsel vir oulaas op Saterdag, 4 Maart 2023, met hulle te vier.
Ter ondersteuning van die Sentrum vir Astronomiese Erfenis se projek om inheemse name vir volmane in Suider-Afrika te bevorder, word hierdie piekniek gewy aan die Oesmaan aangesien die oes van verskeie somergrane in volle swang is in Maart. Somergrane is ook in hierdie tyd deur inheemse mense in 'n redelike groot gedeelte van pre-koloniale Suid-Afrika geoes, lank voordat enige van die ander, nuwer gewasse bekendgestel is.
Die pieknieks is baie gewild onder plaaslike inwoners én toeriste, wat veral die sonsondergang en pragtige naguitsig van die vallei geniet. Gaste kan enige tyd tussen 17:00 en 22:00 kom piekniek hou en die monument, ʼn simboolgelaaide beeldhouwerk sonder weerga, besigtig. ʼn Gratis begeleide toer om dit alles te verduidelik, vind om 18:30 plaas. Besoekers word ook aangemoedig om die omgewing en tydelike uitstallings te verken; daar is buitelug-speletjies en speelparke vir die kinders. Genoeg veilige parkering is gratis beskikbaar.
Gaste is welkom om hul eie pieknieks en drankies (geen glas) te bring of vooraf ʼn piekniekmandjie by Diesuikerkan bistro via 082 216 2510/082 856 1871 of [email protected] te bestel – hierdie koffiewinkel sal ook verversings tydens die geleentheid verkoop. Onthou warm klere en ʼn flits.
Die piekniekreeks word aangebied ten bate van ‘Laat ons Lees!’, die Taalmonument se geletterdheidsprojek vir kinders, derhalwe word piekniekgangers gevra om nuwe of tweedehandse kinderboeke te skenk.
Toegang is R40 per volwassene, R10 vir SA studente, pensioenarisse en kinders, en gratis vir kinders onder 6 jaar asook jaarpermithouers. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Computicket of die hek, en geen besprekings is nodig nie. Meer oor die Sentrum vir Astronomiese Erfenis by https://cfah.org.za.
• Vir meer inligting oor al die ander opwindende geleenthede, konserte en kursusse by die Taalmonument en Taalmuseum, skakel 021 872 3441/863 0543, besoek taalmonument.co.za of volg hulle op Facebook. Die webtuiste bied boonop virtuele toere van die monument en museum, inligting in ses tale oor die simboliek van die Taalmonument asook baie interessante artikels oor Afrikaans, veeltaligheid en die instelling se verlede, hede en toekoms. Daar is voorts heelwat bronne vir skool- en navorsingsprojekte. Jaarpermitte kos slegs R120 vir individue of R220 per gesin, wat toegang tot alle Volmaanpieknieks insluit. Die koffiewinkel bied daagliks heerlike kos en pragtige vergesigte, kontak hulle via diesuikerkan.co.za of 082 216 2510.
Celebrate fruit of hard labour under Harvest Moon
Enchanting last Full Moon Picnic at Taalmonument
With the summer drawing to a close, Capetonians and visitors can take a closer look at the full moon during a glorious evening on the beautiful Paarl Mountain. One and all are invited to join the Afrikaanse Taalmonument’s (ATM's) friendly staff for the last time to celebrate this natural phenomenon on Saturday, 4 March 2023.
In support of the Centre for Astronomical Heritage’s project to promote indigenous names for full moons in Southern Africa, this picnic is dedicated to the Harvest Moon as the harvesting of various summer grains is in full swing in March. During this time, summer grains were also harvested by indigenous people in a fairly large portion of pre-colonial South Africa, long before any of the other, newer crops were introduced.
The picnics are very popular with local residents and tourists alike, who especially enjoy the sunsets and incredible night scenes. Guests can come anytime between 17:00 and 22:00, and have a look at the monument that is an exceptional, symbol-rich sculpture. A free guided tour to explain all of this, takes place at 18:30. Visitors are also encouraged to explore the gardens and temporary exhibitions; there are outdoor games and playgrounds for children. Ample safe parking is available for free.
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and drinks (no glass) or to order picnic baskets in advance at Diesuikerkan bistro via 082 216 2510/082 856 1871 or [email protected] - this coffee shop will also sell refreshments during the event. Dress warmly and bring a torch.
The picnic series is in aid of 'Let’s Read!', the Taalmonument's literacy project for children, and therefore picnic-goers are invited to donate new or second-hand children's books.
Tickets are R40 per adult, R10 for SA students, pensioners and children, and free for children under 6 years as well as holders of annual permits. They are available from Computicket or at the gate, and no booking is required. More on the Centre for Astronomical Heritage at https://cfah.org.za.
• For more information on all the other exciting events, concerts and courses at the Taalmonument, call 021 872 3441/863 0543, visit taalmonument.co.za or follow them on Facebook. The website also offers virtual tours of the monument and museum, information in six languages on the symbolism of the Taalmonument as well as many interesting articles on Afrikaans, multilingualism and the institution's past, present and future. There are also many resources for school and research projects. Annual permits are available at only R120 for individuals or R220 per family, which includes access to all Full Moon Picnics. The coffee shop offers delicious food and beautiful views daily, contact them via diesuikerkan.co.za or of 082 216 2510.
