This is your Heritage (Day)

Save a family recipe, ask an elder about your history, visit a small town and discover its culture

Amagwinya made by gogo and warm, fragrant koesisters with coconut flakes sold by the auntie down your street. The sweet smell of apricot konfyt sizzling on the snoek braai and the infectious pulse of amapiano at a shisanyama. The stories your elders have told you about your history, and the dorpies and gems on your Western Cape road trips as a kid.

We are South Africans, and we know how to tell stories. It’s these stories that connect us, even when we’re so different. This Heritage Month, join us in celebrating the stories, recipes, memories, songs, and jokes that make us who we are over 10 days, from 21 September to 30 September. Plus, win amazing prizes just for telling your stories.

LET’S MAKE HERITAGE MONTH A MOVEMENT
We’re turning Heritage Month into a movement, and we want you to join us. CapeTownMagazine.com has partnered with WESGRO, the official promoter of the Western Cape, Tru-Cape, the largest exporter of South African apples and pears, Shimansky, who design and manufacture classic, timeless and contemporary jewellery, and Table Mountain Aerial Cableway.The inaugural This is your Heritage Campaign, features 10 days of food, stories, dance, giveaways, and classic South African humour. 

SHARE YOUR STORIES WITH US AND WIN
Every day until Heritage Day, you have a chance to win getaways, hampers, and gifts from our partners. We’ll ask you questions about your heritage, and all you need to do to enter is share your stories. 

WESGRO is giving away six two-night stays, with meals and bucket list experiences, at each of the six Western Cape regions. Shimansky is sponsoring two Shimansky Table Mountain Rings. Inspired by nature’s most iconic design, the Table Mountain Ring is crafted in South Africa’s finest 18k gold, and it features 27 beautiful natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, representing the area code of South Africa. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has 10 cable cards (which give you rides 365 days a year) to give away and Tru-Cape is giving away a hamper filled with healthy-lifestyle clothing, apple gadgets (including an iPad Pro) and recipe books. 

Read more about the sponsors and prizes up for grabs. 

ENTER NOW ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
To get involved, simply make your way to our social media channels and answer the daily challenges. Find the challenges on Facebook and Instagram.

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Celebrate Heritage Month with us by taking part in our daily Heritage Challenges. 

There are plenty of things to do on Heritage Day. 

Find out what Heritage Day means in South Africa.

We’re turning Heritage Month into a movement. Join us.

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