Lungi, Ramon en Paarl Vallei Eisteddfod sluit hierdie 45ste fees op hoë noot af
Die ikoniese Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM) se eerste partytjie om 45 jong jare te vier, bereik ’n jazz-hoogtepunt op Saterdagaand 29 Februarie 2020 danksy Lungi en Ramon se ongelooflike sang- en klaviertalente; in kort, die perfekte klankbaan vir ’n soel laatmiddag. Hierdie konsert in die intieme Tuinteater aan die voet van die Taalmonument, vorm deel van die instelling se naweeklange fees wat onder meer kindervermaak, ’n pretstap, joga, middagkonsert, rock-tronika-konsert, digkunsklas en mark op die wonderskone Paarlberg insluit.
Lungelo Motaung, oftewel Lungi, is ’n gewilde kunstenaar by musiekvenues en word geloof vir haar vokale reikwydte, verhoogpersoonlikheid en interpretasie van ’n wye verskeidenheid items. Daarna volg Ramon Alexander, ’n musikale maestro wat nuwe lewe in Kaapse jazz blaas met oorspronklike komposisies en vingers wat flatervry oor die klavier se akkoorde gly. ’n Weergalose sononder-bederf is dus op hierdie skrikkeldag-spyskaart!
Die hoofgeleentheid begin om 18:00 en is oop vir enigiemand met ’n dagkaartjie. Boonop sal die Paarl Vallei Eisteddfod se talentvolle musikante met hul klassieke klanke vanaf 17:00 almal in die regte stemming kry voor die indrukwekkende, simboliekgelaaide beeldhouwerk wat erkenning aan Afrikaans se Europese, Suidoos-Asiatiese en Afrika-wortels gee. Die veeltalige, multikulturele naweekprogram beloof om Afrikaans in al haar pragtige gedaantes te laat pronk om sprekers en nie-sprekers met ’n unieke, gesellige gees te omarm. Naas die speelparke en buitelugspeletjies vir kinders, sal ’n paar energieke oppassers die jongspan uit die kwaad hou met ’n poppekasvertoning, gesigverf en meer.
- Dagkaartjies kos R80 vir volwassenes en R40 vir kinders onder 13 – dit sluit alle aktiwiteite vanaf 10:00 in. Dit is vooraf te koop by die Taalmonument op Paarlberg, by die Taalmuseum in Paarl (021 872 3441/863 0543) en aanlyn via Computicket.
- Helaas word geen eie kos of drank toegelaat nie. Vir besonderhede oor die 2020-feesprogram, sien taalmuseum.co.za/feesprogram-1975-2020/.
- Meer oor Lungi by com/lungelo.motaung.9 en oor Ramon by ramon-alexander.com.
Daar is ook ’n 5km-pretstap (om 08:00, R30 vir volwassenes en R10 vir kinders onder 13) op Saterdag ten bate van die Taalmonument se geletterdheidsprojek. Saterdag se feesdag volg boonop op Vrydagaand, die 28ste, se rock-troniese musiek van Akkedis Band – Afrikaanse rock met ’n stewige skeut Afrika-, reggae en blues-invloede – asook Die Heuwels Fantasties se futuristiese elektronika ineengevleg met subtiele kitaarelemente en intelligente lirieke. Drank- en kosstalletjies beskikbaar; onthou warm klere en komberse.
Die Taalmonument bestuur onder meer ’n geletterdheidsprojek, het ’n skool “aangeneem” ten bate van Nelson Mandela en borg gratis vervoer na die monument. Deur bloot die feesgeleenthede by te woon, ondersteun gaste die uitreikprogramme, so by voorbaat “Baie Dankie!” Gaste word ook aangemoedig om ’n nuwe of tweedehandse kinderboek aan die Besoekersentrum te skenk ter ondersteuning van die “Laat ons Lees!”-projek.
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Vir meer oor al die ander opwindende geleenthede, buiten die 2020-vieringe, by die Taalmonument, skakel 021 863 0543/4809, besoek www.taalmonument.co.za of volg hulle op Facebook. Jaarpermitte is beskikbaar teen R120 vir individue of R220 per gesin, wat toegang tot alle volmaanpieknieks insluit.
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Sun, cocktails and jazz at Taalmonument
Lungi, Ramon and Paarl Valley Eisteddfod end this 45th party on a high note
The iconic Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument’s (ATM’s) first party to celebrate 45 young years, reaches a jazz crescendo on Saturday evening, 29 February 2020, thanks to Lungi and Ramon’s incredible singing and piano talents; in short, the perfect soundtrack to a balmy late afternoon.
This concert in the intimate Garden Theatre at the foot of the Taalmonument, forms part of the institution’s weekend-long festival that include children’s entertainment, a fun walk, yoga, midday concert, rock-tronic concert, poetry class and market on the stunning Paarl Mountain.
Lungelo Motaung, or Lungi, is a popular artist at music venues and is praised for her vocal range, stage personality and interpretation of a wide variety of items. Next up is Ramon Alexander, a musical maestro who breathes new life into Cape jazz with original compositions and fingers that glide smoothly over the piano's chords. Therefore, an unrivalled sunset dessert awaits on this leap day menu!
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The main event starts at 18:00, and is open to anyone with a day ticket. As an added bonus, Paarl Valley Eisteddfod’s talented musicians will from 17:00 set the mood with their classic sounds in front of this symbolically laden sculpture that recognises Afrikaans’s European, Southeast Asian and African roots. The multilingual, multicultural weekend programme will showcase Afrikaans in all its beautiful forms, reminding speakers and non-speakers of the unique, welcoming spirit of this plucky language. In addition to the children’s playgrounds and outdoor games, some energetic child minders will keep the young ones out of harm’s way with a puppet show, face painting and more.
- Day tickets cost R80 for adults and R40 for children under 13 - this includes all activities and performances from 10:00. It is available for purchase at the Taalmonument on Paarl Mountain, at the Taalmuseum in Paarl (021 872 3441/863 0543) and online via Computicket.
- Unfortunately, no own food or drinks are allowed. For details on the 2020 festival programme, see taalmuseum.co.za/festival-programme-1975-2020/.
- More on Lungi at com/lungelo.motaung.9 and on Ramon at ramon-alexander.com.
There is also a 5km fun walk (at 08:00, R30 for adults and R10 for children under 13) on Saturday in aid of the Taalmonument’s literacy project. Saturday’s festival day also follows on Friday night’s, the 28th, rock-tronic music of Akkedis Band – Afrikaans rock with a strong blend of African, reggae and blues influences – as well as Die Heuwels Fantasties’ futuristic electronics intertwined with subtle guitar elements and intelligent lyrics. Beverages and food stalls available; remember warm clothes and blankets.
The Taalmonument manages, among other things, a literacy project, “adopted” a school in honour of Nelson Mandela and sponsors free transport to the monument. By simply attending the festival events, guests support the outreach programmes, so a big “Thank you!” in advance. Guests are also encouraged to donate a new or second hand children’s book to the Visitor Centre in support of the “Let’s Read!” project.
For more information on all the other events, apart from the 2020 celebrations, at the Taalmonument, call 021 863 0543/4809, visit www.taalmonument.co.za or follow them on Facebook. Annual permits are available at R120 for individuals or R220 per family, which includes access to all full moon picnics.